The 12-day war between Israel and Iran has intensified global criticism of China’s strategic posture in the Middle East. During and after the conflict, several reports claimed that China supplied surface-to-air missile systems to Iran and facilitated the transfer of ballistic missile propellant precursors. According to the same reports, Tehran paid Beijing with oil. China […]
China’s Peacemaker Image Takes a Hit
Alleged arms transfers to Tehran and rising energy risks reveal Beijing’s struggle to balance its interests.
