Former Obama adviser: China is involved in last-minute diplomatic efforts to prevent war Ali Nasser, Obama's former adviser, referring to Ali Baghricani's visit to Beijing, announced that China is actively involved in diplomatic efforts to prevent war. According to him, in addition to playing a role in the current negotiations, Beijing has a communication channel with Washington and without China's participation, the negotiations and diplomatic efforts could not have progressed as far. Nasser said: According to some reports and information I have gathered, China also has an open communication channel with Washington and therefore plays a role in the ongoing diplomatic consultations. the channel.