How Iran War Exposed Limits of Chinese Influence in Middle East

Taliban security personnel arrive to attend the inauguration ceremony of a Chinese-linked copper deposit mining project, in Shast Bandari, Afghanistan, on July 24, 2024. A China expert said many Middle Eastern countries are likely to move away from their pro-Beijing position. Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images

The world had a moment of clarity during the Israel–Iran conflict.

For years, analysts have noted that China is closing in on the United States as a peer competitor, whether in terms of high-tech industries, naval fleets, or the size of its diplomatic corps.

 

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