# China wants the Iran war to end, but not on Trump's terms

https://mins.news/en/item/71400

- BBC Chinese, 2026-09-23 22:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cwp847n9n7m2o/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Analysts say Beijing may encourage Tehran to restart negotiations and could press Iran against further escalation, but is unlikely to stop buying Iranian oil or join Washington’s financial pressure campaign. China would want any deal to deliver tangible benefits for Iran, including sanctions relief, access to frozen funds and an end to military attacks.

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