Trump’s troubles with Iran could open the door to China
Summary
China has increased diplomatic contacts with Gulf and Iranian officials ahead of a planned meeting between Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump at the APEC conference in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19. The article says Beijing has limited its role in efforts to end the Iran conflict, while its economic ties to the region and strains on U.S. standing may give it a chance to expand its influence.Key Facts
- Xi Jinping met Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Beijing on Monday.
- Wang Yi met Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban and Iranian official Ali Bagheri Kani.
- The visit was the first by an Omani head of state to China since the countries established diplomatic relations nearly 50 years ago.
- China said it supported Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security.
- The article reports that China buys about 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports and cut its crude imports by 30% from April to June.
- China’s oil imports from Iran fell to their lowest level in a decade in June, according to the article.
- A July Pew Research Center survey found that China was viewed more favourably than the United States in a majority of 36 countries surveyed.
- The article says Iran and the United States are in intensive talks that could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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