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As Donald Trump neared his deadline for escalating the Iran conflict, China emerged as a pivotal player in brokering a ceasefire. Iranian officials credited China's last-minute push for securing Tehran's acceptance, a claim later confirmed by Trump. Beijing's involvement marks a shift from its typical neutral stance, driven by economic concerns as the conflict threatened China's energy supplies. Zongyuan Zoe Liu of the Council on Foreign Relations noted that China's actions were motivated by the need to safeguard its economic stability and growth.