Why China Might Have Pressed Iran To Compromise With The US

The article discusses a hypothetical scenario where Donald Trump threatened to cripple China's oil imports and trigger resource wars in Afro-Eurasia. Trump's actions could have destabilized the region and halted China's rise to superpower status. Reports suggest China pressured Iran to compromise with the US, agreeing to a ceasefire and negotiations. Trump implied China was involved, while a Chinese spokeswoman hinted at their efforts in this regard. The author analyzes a potentially leaked tweet from Pakistan's PM, suggesting China might have been the author. Considering the stakes, China likely intervened to prevent the threatened consequences. Losing Iranian and Gulf oil would severely damage China's economy. The author believes China would prioritize continued Gulf exports to maintain its economic stability. China's influence over the situation is further discussed in the piece. It is improbable China would risk conflict over Iran when it hasn't over Taiwan or Ukraine. The article concludes by emphasizing the speculative nature of China's role and its potential benefits for a compromise.