As President Donald Trump prepares to visit Beijing for a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, China is seeking leverage on the war involving Iran. Both outlets report that China is encouraging Iran to enter or continue negotiations, positioning the issue as a significant part of the agenda for the Trump-Xi talks.
At the same time, reporting indicates China also maintains commercial channels that could support Iran. China-linked companies are described as exporting materials that could be used for Iran’s military purposes, even as Beijing urges negotiations. The two narratives together depict a dual-track approach: diplomatic pressure intended to shape Iran’s stance, alongside continued trade activity that may affect the conflict.
The reports do not describe specific terms of any negotiations, but they frame the lead-up to the summit as a critical window in which China tries to influence outcomes related to the war. The timing suggests Beijing is treating the Trump-Xi meeting as an opportunity to advance its interests while engaging both sides involved in the broader geopolitical confrontation.
