On the morning of May 6, according to reporting by Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Ahlghazi has arrived in Beijing—apparently landing early this morning. It appears he made a swift journey, and today should see several meetings with Chinese officials; he is expected to depart back to Iran tonight.
Based on previous experience, during Ahlghazi’s visit to China in April 2025, he not only met with State Councilor Wang Yi but also held talks with Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang. This time, the key point of interest lies in who else from China will meet with Ahlghazi beyond the foreign minister-level talks. On one hand, this reflects the level of importance China places on Iran and the current U.S.-Iran tensions; on the other hand, it comes against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to China, suggesting that China may directly seek Iran’s perspectives while also conveying its own positions.
From last night until now, international media have shown high levels of attention toward Ahlghazi’s visit to China. Indeed, many mainstream outlets have emphasized that they are taking into account the context of the Iranian foreign minister’s visit when interpreting Trump’s statements and posts over the past few hours. Overall, this visit marks the first since the recent military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, and given widespread belief that China holds significant influence over Iran, this could become a pivotal moment in advancing peace negotiations and resolving issues related to the Strait of Hormuz.
Therefore, this is far from a routine bilateral visit or interaction—it has already drawn substantial international attention, comparable to Ahlghazi’s earlier visits to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia. At the same time, it represents a test for China’s diplomacy: how effectively can China fulfill its role as a responsible major power, promote regional peace, and genuinely implement initiatives such as the Global Security Initiative?
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864394885051400/
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