China Vows to Safeguard Iran's Rights Before U.S. Summit — SkimNews
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- China pledged to 'safeguard Iran's legitimate rights' while hosting Iran's foreign minister in a deliberate signal to Trump ahead of an upcoming U.S.-China summit (NYT).
- Beijing called on both Iran and the U.S. to show restraint and revive diplomatic talks, with Iran's foreign minister traveling to China for the high-level meeting (Reuters).
Why it matters: Beijing is publicly casting itself as Iran's diplomatic backer just as Trump pressures Tehran, using the visit to telegraph a message before sitting down with Washington. By championing Iran's 'rights' while simultaneously urging restraint, China signals it wants leverage on both sides rather than a clean break with either — complicating U.S. efforts to isolate Iran diplomatically.
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