While China wants to present itself as a superpower with diplomatic clout on the international stage – capable of acting as a mediator that is an alternative to the United States – the current conflict is underscoring the limits of its international leverage.
fredag 20. juni 2025
Israel-Iran war undermines Beijing’s Mideast diplomatic push
Beijing’s muted response to the outbreak of war on June 12 between Israel and Iran speaks volumes about the awkward diplomatic position it finds itself in. Chinese President Xi Jinping waited four days before expressing his views, calling on both sides on Tuesday “to de-escalate the conflict as soon as possible” while offering to “play a constructive role” on the diplomatic front without adding much in the way of details.
While China wants to present itself as a superpower with diplomatic clout on the international stage – capable of acting as a mediator that is an alternative to the United States – the current conflict is underscoring the limits of its international leverage.
While China wants to present itself as a superpower with diplomatic clout on the international stage – capable of acting as a mediator that is an alternative to the United States – the current conflict is underscoring the limits of its international leverage.
