Ali Nasser, Obama's former adviser: China is involved in last-minute 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.