What does the China-Pakistan plan for the Iran crisis mean for a post-war order?

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Shi JiangtaoApril 1, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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China and Pakistan jointly proposed a five-point plan on Tuesday aimed at de-escalating the Iran crisis, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the start of peace negotiations. Chinese analysts view the plan as a practical step towards renewed diplomacy. This initiative signals an effort to influence the post-war Middle East order, particularly as the traditional US-led security structure faces challenges. Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia have formed a united regional diplomatic front, seeking to establish a distinct peace-broker channel separate from Western efforts. The China-Pakistan plan emerged after discussions in Beijing between the foreign ministers of both countries. The collective goal is to prevent further escalation and the potential disruption of global energy routes.

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China and Pakistan called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the prompt start of peace talks.

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China and Pakistan issued a joint five-point plan on the Iran crisis.

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Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are forming a united regional diplomatic front.

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The plan aims for a ceasefire and renewed diplomacy.

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The move signals an effort to shape the post-war Middle East order.

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Turkey 50% Saudi Arabia 50% Egypt 50% Ishaq Dar 60% United States 60% Wang Yi 60% Middle East 70% Iran ×280% Pakistan ×490% China ×390%

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iran crisis 100% china-pakistan plan 90% post-war order 80% middle east 70% peace talks 60% diplomacy 60% ceasefire 50% regional powers 50% security framework 40%