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China’s growing involvement in Middle East tensions offers Beijing an opportunity to position itself as a strategic player as President Donald Trump considers his next diplomatic steps with Iran.
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down China’s role in Iran’s ceasefire and President Donald Trump’s warning of sweeping tariffs on countries that support Tehran.
Recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the deep coordination between Beijing and Tehran, especially as Iran pushes for transactions in Chinese currency, a shift that could challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance in global energy markets.
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Chang pointed to China’s broader role in maintaining Iran’s position, noting that Beijing has provided extensive support beyond direct military involvement.
Applause from Chinese President Xi Jinping during the plenary session of the Chinese National People’s Congress. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
“Of course they have supported Iran across the board, except soldiers, sailors and pilots, but everything else,” Chang said.
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At the same time, China is trying to position itself as a diplomatic intermediary. Chang said Beijing played a limited role in the recent ceasefire efforts, but emphasized the strategic intent behind that involvement.
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“It played a small mediating role in the ceasefire… But the point is that China wanted to show that it was a mediator, show power, because President Trump was going to the Chinese capital on May 14… So they want goodwill,” Chang said.
The maneuvering underscores how China is balancing influence and optics, using diplomacy to strengthen its position as tensions in the region continue to evolve.
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