Why China’s role as a peacemaker in Ukraine may be limited

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

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"Guy Burton, a Middle East specialist at the Brussels School of Governance, said a lot of the hard work had been done for China before the actual deal, as negotiations facilitated by Oman and Iraq had started long ago.

"Tehran and Riyadh had also shown their intention to restore ties in recent years, with Saudi Arabia shifting towards a less confrontational foreign policy and Iran aiming to rebuild relations with the region after being isolated for years due to its nuclear programme and alleged support for militant groups.

“I think that’s what you’re going to see more of, when it comes to the Middle East,” Burton said. “When there is something potentially happening there is scope for the Chinese, but maybe not in the way that we usually think of, leading from the front or setting an agenda, but more so trying to be supportive … so in a sense it doesn’t mean the resolution of conflict – it is more management of conflict.”

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