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Joyce Karam, Rina Bassist

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China shores up Iran support as Trump seeks exit

China understands how badly Trump wants an exit from the conflict. But timing is critical: if no agreement is reached before Trump arrives in China on...

07.05.2026 2

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Joyce Karam, Rina Bassist

China gets around Iran blockade as Gulf courts Beijing

Beijing is responding to the Iran war on two fronts: economically, sustaining Iranian oil flows and its Strait of Hormuz routes despite the US...

23.04.2026 1

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Joyce Karam, Rina Bassist

Sanctions relief, Pakistan role propel China backing of Iran-US ceasefire

The US–Iran truce boosts Pakistan — one of China’s closest partners — by elevating its role as a mediator and strengthening a regional balance...

09.04.2026 4

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Joyce Karam, Rina Bassist

China plays peacemaker while letting US bleed in Iran

Beijing’s push for a ceasefire in the Iran war highlights its diplomatic ambitions — but entrenched actors and limited leverage leave its plan...

02.04.2026 10

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Joyce Karam, Rina Bassist

Five reasons China is in no rush to end Iran war

Despite global economic disruptions, China may tolerate prolonged US involvement in Iran, as it could drain American resources and shift focus away...

18.03.2026 10

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Joyce Karam, Rina Bassist

Second Lebanon-Israel meeting sidelined France, saw US pressure on Netanyahu

Differences over the so-called economic zone and the high civilian toll from Israeli strikes capped the second meeting between Lebanese and Israeli...

22.12.2025 10

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Joyce Karam, Rina Bassist