Is China Playing Both Sides in the Iran War?
Is China Playing Both Sides in the Iran War?
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China’s role in the Iran war may be far deeper than it looks.
While Beijing presents itself as a mediator, new reports point to a “double game”—supporting Iran behind the scenes while easing tensions with the U.S.
At the center of it is Xi Jinping’s defining trait: one message in public, another behind closed doors.
But that strategy may be backfiring.
Rising oil prices, supply chain stress, and mounting costs are now hitting China’s economy. From discounted Iranian oil to a potential $110 billion shock, this episode breaks down what China is really doing in Iran—and why the pressure is now coming home.
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