'Islamabad is serving as a convenient proxy through which it can project influence without direct involvement. Chinese commentary and online chatter are now actively amplifying the narrative that Pakistan is one of the few countries trusted by both Washington and Tehran, with backing from major regional powers. On Weibo, the hashtag ‘China responds to Pakistan’s willingness to mediate between the US and Iran’ has amassed millions of views.'

Sana Hashmi, fellow at Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, writes

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