The Organization for Research on China and Asia posted on 11 November 2026 an article titled "Three Envoys, One Message: Signals and Interests Underpinning China's Shuttle Diplomacy" by Rahul Karan Reddy.
In mid-November, three Chinese special envoys visited seven countries (Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Egypt, and Eritrea) in the Middle East and Horn of Africa. This coordinated diplomacy was timed after elections in the United States and Israel to underscore China's role as a key peace-broker. It was intended to send the message that Beijing is a reliable intermediary with an interest in stability throughout the region.
