Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports

April 8, 2026 4:28 AM EDT

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

(In April ‌7 story, ​corrects ​first paragraph to say Tuesday, not Thursday)

WASHINGTON, ‌April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald ⁠Trump told AFP on Tuesday that ‌he believes China ‌got Iran to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against ​Israel and the United States.

The Chinese foreign ministry ⁠said on Wednesday that it welcomed the ​ceasefire, adding that China had made its own efforts ​towards realising lasting ‌peace in the Middle East.

"China has consistently advocated ⁠for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, as well ⁠as the resolution of disputes through ​political and diplomatic channels," ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.

She did not detail ‌what China's efforts were when asked at a ‌regular news briefing.

(Reporting by ⁠Jasper Ward in ‌Washington; Additional ​reporting by Ethan Wang and Liz Lee in ‌Beijing;)



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