As Donald Trump neared his deadline for escalating the Iran conflict, China
emerged as a pivotal player in brokering a ceasefire. Iranian officials credited
China's last-minute push for securing Tehran's acceptance, a claim later
confirmed by Trump. Beijing's involvement marks a shift from its typical neutral
stance, driven by economic concerns as the conflict threatened China's energy
supplies. Zongyuan Zoe Liu of the Council on Foreign Relations noted that
China's actions were motivated by the need to safeguard its economic stability
and growth.
