Why Iran remains too important for China to lose
June 6, 2026
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and China’s foreign minister Wang Yi
China and Iran have maintained diplomatic ties for decades. Yet Beijing’s response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been notably measured: diplomatic support for Tehran, criticism of US and Israeli military actions, and repeated calls for de-escalation — but no indication of a willingness to intervene more forcefully.…
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