Beijing has hosted an Iranian diplomat in a move that appears to send a deliberate message to the United States ahead of an upcoming U.S.-China summit. The meeting comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with Iran’s nuclear program and regional influence a recurring point of contention. Analysts suggest the timing may reflect China’s balancing act between its economic ties with Iran and its diplomatic relations with the U.S. The encounter underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play as the two superpowers prepare for high-level talks.
In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit The New York Times
