China ‘actively committed’ to Iran talks as tensions rise
Any US move to pressure China could further strain bilateral ties ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s planned Washington visit.
China has signaled its ongoing support for diplomatic solutions to the escalating US-Iran conflict, as tensions in the region rise. Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu disclosed a meeting with Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, in Beijing, where China expressed its commitment to peace talks. This comes just a day before US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to unveil a strategy aimed at shifting the conflict's focus from military confrontations to economic isolation.
Iran remains a significant trading partner for China, with the country buying the majority of Iran's oil and being its second-largest trading partner overall. Despite US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran and its trading partners, China maintains that sanctions and pressure are ineffective and advocates for a diplomatic resolution.
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