March 31, 2026

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

The Japan Times

"Beijing has ended up in an “awkward diplomatic position” of not directly condemning Iran, but criticizing violations of sovereignty against Gulf countries. China hopes that the war will quickly wind down on its own, possibly with an American defeat. Yet, its capability and willingness to shape the situation in that direction should not be overstated."

Andrea Ghiselli, ChinaMed Head of Research, was mentioned in a The Japan Times article, regarding the implication of the war in the Middle East for China.

Read the full article here.

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