"The conclusion of this ceasefire could not be achieved without active mediation of China, Pakistan and other countries. The US president, Donald Trump, told the AFP news agency that he believed China had got Iran to agree to a ceasefire."
"In terms of whether China had to do much pushing of Iran for it to agree to the temporary ceasefire, and whether Iran was swayed by this reported Chinese effort, it's important to clarify what Iran has actually agreed to."
"The 10 points on Iran's ceasefire plan, which were initially touted by Trump as a workable basis for negotiation, were maximalist and represent all of Iran's pre-existing stated demands from previous weeks."
China's role in mediating the US-Iran ceasefire has bolstered its reputation as a regional power. Reports indicate that Beijing played a crucial role in negotiations, with US President Trump acknowledging China's influence. However, some analysts question the extent of China's impact, suggesting that Iran's agreement to the ceasefire was largely driven by its own advantageous terms. The ceasefire plan reflects Iran's pre-existing demands, raising doubts about the necessity of Chinese intervention in the negotiations.
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