2026-04-08
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As a two-week ceasefire for the Iran war takes hold, we ask, what role did China play in brokering the temporary truce?
An immediate ceasefire and resumption of dialogue is the shared aspiration of the international community.
That's China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning.
As delegations from the warring parties head to Pakistan for peace talks,
the US President Donald Trump says he believes it was China urging Iran to negotiate.
So where does China fit into delicate peace talks involving its main strategic rival?
And with global oil supplies set to at least temporarily increase,
what does the ceasefire mean for Asian countries grappling with oil and gas shortages?
I'm Marie Kouoi in Singapore and this is a bonus episode of Asia Specific on what the Iran War ceasefire means for Asia.
This is a significant story that affects the region and we're here to bring you essential insights on what's going on.