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China willing to play bigger role in resolving US-Iran conflict

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China wants peace in the Middle East – and it’s willing to play a role in making it happen. On May 6, top diplomat Wang Yi got a debrief on US-Iran negotiations from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. Araghchi implored China to help end the conflict:

“Iran…looks forward to China co...