China's important role in Iranian nuclear talks

The Iranian people, suffering from many years of West-imposed severe economic sanctions, are anticipating a peaceful solution to the 12-year-old dispute over the country's controversial nuclear program, and appreciate China's persistent efforts in this endeavor.

Common Iranian people have been following the nuclear talks in Vienna between world powers and Iran anxiously, and the active and constructive role China has played in rounds of difficult talks has been widely appreciated.

Hashemi, a college graduate who can only work as a shop helper due to Iran's sluggish economy, said that he found a pattern that China's move can usually bring positive outcomes.

Although Hashemi is not a political analyst, his point of view is shared by Sadeq Zibakalam, a professor of political science with Tehran University.

China can play a positive role in the nuclear negotiation because it is trusted by both Iran and the United States and can persuade both countries into reaching a compromise, Zibakalam said.

PROMOTING FLEXIBLE, PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS

Although Iran and the P5+1 bloc -- China, France, Germany, Russia, the Great Britain and the United States -- have held numerous rounds of talks, significant differences still exist between negotiators, which prevent a comprehensive deal to end the nuclear standoff.

In order to keep the talking going on, China has showed a flexible diplomatic approach to encourage negotiators to give more thorough reflections on this longstanding issue.

In the Vienna talks, when it was clear that Iran and some powers could not reach an agreement, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi encouraged all sides to extend the deadline and keep negotiations going.