Why the US-Iran war is working in China’s favour
It must be unique for New York to host the president of a country at war with the US. But alongside Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian, who is in town for the UN General Assembly , an even more important protagonist in the conflict visited Donald Trump: Chinese leader Xi Jinping . What does Beijing stand to gain from the US-Iran conflict ? It benefits from Washington’s distraction. While a third of the US…
In a surprising turn of events, New York has become the site of a US president meeting with a foreign leader in wartime. The city now hosts Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is attending the UN General Assembly alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. Beijing is gaining from the ongoing US-Iran conflict as Washington is preoccupied.
The US Navy is only a third engaged in this war, leaving it to squander resources and international respect. China, on the other hand, is free to expand its strength, address its own issues, and present itself as a responsible superpower. The conflict has resulted in increased Gulf oil and commodity exports, keeping pressure on the White House and preventing a potential withdrawal.
China has reportedly supplied Iran with satellite imagery and dual-use components for missile and drone construction. Despite fears of a full-scale escalation, China is cautious not to cut off Gulf energy flows or allow Iran to target its infrastructure. The Gulf states are key economic partners for China, providing more resources and investment than Iran.
Beijing brokered a deal to restore diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran after the 2019 drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. China's economy is heavily dependent on energy imports, making it well-equipped to handle a potential crisis. China has been stockpiling oil, which it has been gradually using since the start of the war.
The US' recent sanctions against Iran have not specifically targeted China, making it a crucial trading partner for Tehran.
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