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China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

China is actively working to end the Iran war, balancing its diplomatic efforts with an upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Beijing is seeking to safeguard its energy supplies while leveraging its back-channel influence with Tehran, a role Trump has acknowledged. The focus remains on preserving strategic stability and advancing China's trade and Taiwan objectives at the summit.

17 Apr 2026 7:46 am