Israel has asked China to take strong steps to control Iran’s military and nuclear actions. Israel believes that China is the only country with enough power to influence Iran. Israel’s Request to China According to Israeli officials,

Trump’s leadership style evinced with the Middle East, at once volatile and commanding, could be both an obstacle and an opportunity for Beijing.

China and Russia stood by Iran in March after the US demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."