“Chinese conflict mediation efforts now appear less driven by economic interests—likely due to China’s growing economic self-sufficiency and diversification—and more by its interest to bolster its global standing vis-à-vis the US. While Chinese mediation can yield positive results, Beijing is reluctant to shoulder the costs required for securing a lasting resolution.”
Leonardo Bruni (ChinaMed, T.wai) is author of the essay “Unable or Unwilling? The Self-Imposed Limits of Chinese Conflict Mediation”, which was selected as the 2024 China Focus Essay Contest Jimmy Carter Prize Winner.
