China and Pakistan’s peace plan reflects the Chinese regime’s drive to secure energy supplies from Iran, but experts say Beijing lacks the clout to mediate the conflict, and its support for Tehran will likely overshadow the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
The two countries presented a five-point initiative on March 31 for “restoring peace and stability” in the Gulf and Middle East region, according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The five proposals are: an immediate cessation of hostilities; the start of peace talks as soon as possible; the security of nonmilitary targets; the security of shipping lanes; and the primacy of the United Nations (UN) Charter….
China Incapable of Brokering Peace in Iran War: Analysts
