Chicago – April 02, 2026
As the war in the Gulf careens into its second month, dragging down the global economy with no off-ramp in sight, questions are deepening around what role China – a global heavyweight and diplomatic partner to Iran – is willing to play.
China’s potential role was in the spotlight this week after Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited Beijing Tuesday for talks with its top diplomat Wang Yi – a meeting that comes as Islamabad has stepped up to position itself as a peace broker in the conflict.
In a statement on “restoring peace” released Tuesday, both countries called for an “immediate ceasefire,” peace talks “as soon as possible,” and a lasting, UN-backed peace.
