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Why Chinese media is amplifying Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire talks

Islamabad is serving as a convenient proxy through which China can project influence without direct involvement.

Every conflict presents an opportunity, at least from China’s perspective. As Beijing faces scrutiny for not openly backing its strategic partner Iran, Chinese media and social media have spotlighted Pakistan’s offer to mediate in the US–Israel-Iran conflict. 

Islamabad is serving as a convenient proxy through which it can project influence without direct involvement. Chinese commentary and online chatter are now actively amplifying the narrative that Pakistan is one of the few countries trusted by both Washington and Tehran, with backing from major regional powers. On Weibo, the hashtag ‘China responds to Pakistan’s willingness to mediate between the US and Iran’ has amassed millions of views.

Pakistan as a credible mediator

Chinese commentary highlights several reasons Pakistan is being viewed as a credible intermediary. Writing in Guangming Daily, reporter Yang Runfu noted that while direct US-Iran engagement remains uncertain, Pakistan—supported by countries such as Egypt and Turkey—has emerged as an important conduit.

A key element of the emerging Chinese narrative is Pakistan’s perceived access and neutrality. It also places Islamabad within a broader alignment with Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia—a loose configuration combining military capabilities, nuclear deterrence, and Gulf financial resources. 

Central to this discourse is Pakistan’s perceived ability to keep communication channels open across divides. Chinese media note that, just before the outbreak of hostilities, Pakistan’s........

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