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  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3241
  • 01 Apr 2026
  • 44 min

Will China’s plan to position itself as a peacemaker in the Iran war work?

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  • The Monocle Daily
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3241
  • 44 min

As China pushes for a swift end to the conflict in the Middle East, we assess whether its role as a peacemaker will work. Plus: Japan’s new rules for cycling come into force today but do they go far enough?

Host
  • Andrew Mueller
Contributors
  • Annelise Maynard
  • Steph Chungu
  • Tom Webb

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