{"id":2588499,"date":"2026-04-08T11:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-emerges-as-key-player-in-iran-ceasefire-negotiations\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:53:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:53:30","slug":"china-emerges-as-key-player-in-iran-ceasefire-negotiations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-emerges-as-key-player-in-iran-ceasefire-negotiations\/","title":{"rendered":"China emerges as key player in Iran ceasefire negotiations"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchina-emerges-as-key-player-in-iran-ceasefire-negotiations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2588499&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>China has emerged as a key mediator in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secretary-of-state-michael-pompeo-time-to-put-wokeism-to-sleep\/\" title=\"Secretary of State Michael Pompeo: Time to &#039;Put Wokeism to Sleep&#039;\">diplomacy<\/a> that produced a 10-point ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan\u2019s prime minister praising beijing and other regional powers for backing the effort.Beijing describes its role as objective and balanced, citing 26 phone calls by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a Special Envoy\u2019s regional mediation, along with a five-point initiative with Pakistan. The ceasefire hinges on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for Chinese energy imports (about 40% of its oil and 30% of LNG), with Iran pledging safe passage but potential tolls. Pakistan\u2019s intermediary position, and China\u2019s close ties with both the U.S. and regional players, give Beijing a unique opportunity to influence the conflict, even as U.S.trade chief says economic ties with China remain stable ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting.The report also notes Trump\u2019s comments on a possible joint venture over Hormuz tolls and suggests Beijing\u2019s ongoing diplomacy coudl shape broader Middle East peace efforts.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">China emerges as key player in Iran ceasefire negotiations<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2554777\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/china\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"232\">Chinese<\/a> officials have reportedly played a crucial role in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-dept-refuses-to-explain-iran-envoys-talks-with-china\/\" title=\"State Dept Refuses to Explain ... Envoy\u2019s Talks with ...\">diplomatic talks<\/a> that led to Tuesday evening&rsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4518441\/trump-iran-ceasefire-deal\/\">ceasefire<\/a> between the United States and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pakistan\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1533\">Pakistani<\/a> Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave a special thank you to key external players who helped broker the 10-point ceasefire deal, notably praising China first ahead of the peace talks scheduled for Friday in Islamabad.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I wish to extend our deepest and sincere gratitude to our brotherly countries People&rsquo;s Republic of China, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of T&uuml;rkiye, Arab Republic of Egypt and State of Qatar for extending invaluable and all out support towards reaching the ceasefire and giving peaceful diplomatic efforts a chance to seek a comprehensive and conclusive end to the conflict,&rdquo; Sharif <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CMShehbaz\/status\/2041841472199430321?s=20\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Islamabad has managed to strategically <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/4515225\/us-pakistan-relationship-could-help-end-respective-wars-iran-afghanistan\/\">weave a web of close relationships<\/a> with both the Trump administration and its neighbors, both China and Iran. Pakistan&rsquo;s presence as an intermediary in the U.S.-Iran peace talks has given China a unique opportunity to play a significant role in settling the conflict.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4520151\/both-sides-claim-victory-as-39-day-war-takes-a-two-week-pause-to-see-if-us-and-iran-can-make-peace\/\">BOTH SIDES CLAIM VICTORY, AS 39-DAY WAR TAKES A TWO-WEEK PAUSE TO SEE IF US AND IRAN CAN MAKE PEACE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the country&rsquo;s role in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >assisting peace efforts<\/a> on Tuesday before the ceasefire deal was finalized. She said <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/za.china-embassy.gov.cn\/eng\/fyrth\/202604\/t20260407_11887704.htm\">in her remarks<\/a> that Beijing has &ldquo;held an objective, just and balanced position and has been working to help bring about a ceasefire and end to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Foreign Minister Wang Yi made 26 phone calls with parties including Iran, Israel, Russia and the Gulf states,&rdquo; Ning said. &ldquo;The Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue traveled to the region in a mediation effort. Last week, China and Pakistan issued the five-point initiative, which embodies the international consensus for ceasefire and peace.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>For Beijing, the opening of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/strait-of-hormuz\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"21488\">Strait of Hormuz<\/a> has been a linchpin of its desire to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crenshaw-america-first-means-choosing-country-over-popularity-in-the-foreign-policy-culture-war\/\" title=\"CRENSHAW: \u2018America First\u2019 Means Choosing Country Over Popularity In The Foreign Policy Culture War\">achieve peace<\/a> in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/middle-east\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"102\">Middle East<\/a> conflict. China imports up to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csis.org\/analysis\/no-one-not-even-beijing-getting-through-strait-hormuz\">40% of its oil<\/a> and 30% of its liquefied natural gas through the strait, which the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iranian-revolutionary-guard\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5445\">Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps<\/a> has locked most tankers out of since the U.S. and Israel first launched their joint airstrikes on Iran on Feb. 28.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Reaching a ceasefire and resuming dialogue as soon as possible is what the international community hopes to see,&rdquo; Ning said. &ldquo;China welcomes all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-supportive-of-peace-talks-between-us-and-russia-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... supportive of ... talks between US and Russia - Washington Examiner\">efforts conducive<\/a> to peace and supports Pakistan in making active mediation effort.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The ceasefire deal that the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4520158\/where-does-us-iran-ceasefire-deal-leave-israel\/\">U.S. and Iran ultimately agreed to<\/a> on Tuesday evening hinges on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran&nbsp;said it would guarantee <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4519930\/iran-safe-passage-strait-of-hormuz-ceasefire-fees\/\">the safe passage of ships<\/a> through the waterway&nbsp;with Iranian military coordination, while charging vessels for transit. President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> said the collection of tolls in the strait may be a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4520185\/trump-insists-no-enrichment-uranium-after-iran-said-us-ceasefire-deal-accepted-it\/\">&ldquo;joint venture&rdquo;<\/a> between the U.S. and Iran.<\/p>\n<p>When Trump was asked on Tuesday by AFP if China played a role in encouraging Iran to agree to the ceasefire deal, he said, &ldquo;I hear yes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese involvement in the Middle East peace talks comes about one month before Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/xi-jinping\">Xi Jinping<\/a>. The visit was initially delayed because of the war in Iran.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4519126\/trade-chief-jamieson-greer-economic-relationship-china-stable-trump-visit\/\">TRADE CHIEF SAYS ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINA IS &lsquo;STABLE&rsquo; AHEAD OF TRUMP VISIT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ustr\/\">United States Trade Rep.<\/a>&nbsp;Jamieson&nbsp;Greer called the U.S.&rsquo;s economic and trade relationship with China &ldquo;stable&rdquo; in remarks on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Though the U.S. has imposed a wide range of tariffs on Beijing&rsquo;s goods and the two countries are in competitive races over artificial intelligence and landing on the moon, Trump and Xi have long maintained a complex but communicative relationship.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has reached out to both the White House and the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C., for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China plays central role in Iran ceasefire talks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3976,"featured_media":2588500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26035576981790.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[13427,4501,3817,3823],"class_list":["post-2588499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-ceasefire","tag-china","tag-diplomacy","tag-iran"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26035576981790.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2588499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2588499"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2588499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2588503,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2588499\/revisions\/2588503"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2588500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2588499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2588499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2588499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}