How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire

How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire
April 8, 2026

Donald Trump had admitted that it was China that brought Iran to the negotiating table to broker a ceasefire deal with the US to pause the 38-day-long bloodied conflict in West Asia.

Speaking to AFP when asked if China was involved in reaching a truce, Trump said, “I hear, yes”, making Beijing once again the talking point amid the conflict.

While much has been reported about China’s role and activities in the unfolding geopolitical situation in West Asia, the country’s leadership has not publicly put out much in terms of reactions or involvement.

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