China May Benefit From Russia-Iran Conflict
China has emerged as a quiet but omnipresent actor in the ongoing 60-day conflict between the United States and Iran. Analysts suggest that China's influence is a significant factor in the strategic considerations of the US presidency. The geopolitical tension continues to shape international diplomatic efforts. There are concerns that China, rather than Russia, could be the ultimate beneficiary of the conflict involving Iran. Initial weeks of the war suggested Russia would benefit most from rising global oil prices and eased US sanctions on Russian crude, especially if the Strait of Hormuz closed. However, China, which previously imported 90% of its oil, may see greater advantage.
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France Info
“C'est l'un des acteurs discrets de cette guerre qui dure depuis près de 60 jours. Maintenant, la Chine discrète, mais omniprésente, notamment dans la tête du président américain.”
Radio La Red Argentina
“A eso se suma que China y no Rusia podría ser al final la gran beneficiada de la guerra contra Irán. Tras las primeras semanas de guerra, las cosas parecían distintas. El alza de los precios mundiales del petróleo y el alivio parcial de las sanciones estadounidenses al crudo ruso parecían convertir a Rusia en la principal beneficiaria del cierre del estrecho de Hormuz.”
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