Behind China's 'active efforts' for an Iran ceasefire: Business trumps politics

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BEIJING — China's ties with countries such as Iran and Russia have raised expectations of a bigger diplomatic role, but Beijing remains focused on protecting its own domestic interests, including global exports. That stance underpins Beijing's circumspect acknowledgment of reports that it pushed Iran toward this week's temporary ceasefire . A New York Times report cited three Iranian officials as saying China played a role, while AFP cited U.S. President Donald Trump. China has made " active

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