Expert Explains | View in China on Pakistan’s mediation: Chance for ‘global rebrand’, but pressure-driven
Indian Express·3h ago·Fear
What Happened
Chinese experts explain Pakistan's eagerness to mediate in US-Israel-Iran tensions. Key factors include domestic protests, energy security concerns, reliance on Gulf remittances from 5.5 million workers, and risks of conflict spillover. Pakistan's Field Marshall held overnight talks with US Vice President JD Vance. Professor Liu Zongyi highlighted three escalation risks: Afghan Taliban harboring insurgents, potential US-Saudi passage requests through Pakistan, and internal divisions among Pakistan's Shia population.
Key Entities
PakistanChinaUnited StatesIranIsraelProfessor Liu ZongyiField Marshall Asim MunirVice President JD VanceGulf nationsSaudi Arabia