zhōng guó中国xī wàng希望bāng zhù帮助zhōng dōng中东tíng huǒ停火，dàn但miàn lín面临kùn nán困难
The United States has recently carried out several small-scale attacks on Iran.
China plans to send representatives to the Middle East in November, hoping to help all sides resolve the problem through dialogue and end the war as soon as possible.
China and Oman have also jointly called for a ceasefire so that ships can safely pass through the important local sea route.
Why does China care about peace in the Middle East?
Because China buys large amounts of oil from Iran, and much of this oil needs to pass through this route to reach China.
If the war continues, oil transportation and China's economy could both be affected.
However, some experts believe that although China has ties with Iran and the surrounding countries, it will not be easy to persuade all sides to stop the war.
The United States demands that Iran open the sea route and limit its nuclear program, while Iran demands that the United States end its naval blockade and lift restrictions on oil trade.
Neither side is willing to change its demands.
Experts say that China hopes to promote peace, but its capabilities are limited, and it is also unwilling to take too many risks; therefore, it is difficult for China to get both sides to reach an agreement.