According to Pengpai News, on June 18, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presided over a regular press conference.
Agency reporters asked whether China would participate in mediation and negotiations regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, and the entry into the second phase of peace talks.
Lin Jian said that since the outbreak of the war, China has been actively working towards ending the conflict and striving for peace. President Xi Jinping's solemn proposal to maintain and promote peace and stability in the Middle East reflects China's consistent stance of promoting peace and dialogue, resolving differences, and providing a Chinese solution to the crisis in the Middle East. This has played an important role in achieving international consensus.
China is willing to continue upholding the spirit of President Xi Jinping's 'four-point proposition', to pursue peace efforts without interruption and to promote negotiations without ceasing, in order to make continuous efforts towards the early restoration of peace, stability, and development in the Middle East.
According to reports by Observer Network, on June 14 local time, US President Trump posted on social media saying that the US-Iran agreement has been 'completed'.
On the same day, while celebrating his 80th birthday at the White House, he said he was grateful for the help provided by his "friends" China and Russia during this process. He stated that China and Russia helped Americans reach an agreement with Iran, or at least prevented the disruption of American sanctions by sending oil tankers or other commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, thereby creating conditions for the agreement.
According to The New York Times, China is Iran’s largest oil buyer. During the US-Iran war, China remained cautious and played a role in facilitating negotiations between the two countries. Like China, Russia has also been trying to position itself as a “diplomatic shortcut” during the conflict.
Reports say that in recent months, Trump has viewed China as a partner, while also trying to improve relations with Moscow. Although U.S. officials have accused Russia of providing Iran with information that could be used to attack U.S. bases in the Middle East, Trump did not mention Russia’s “anti-American actions.”
When asked about the role China played in facilitating the US-Iran agreement, Lin Jian stated on June 15 that since the outbreak of hostilities, China has been working hard to stop the conflict and strive for peace. It has contributed with its "Chinese approach" to ending conflicts and achieving peace, playing an important role in further building international consensus. This approach has been widely welcomed by regional countries and the international community.
