The recent US military intervention in Iran has become the latest escalation in the Middle East. This conflict, undoubtedly initiated in line with Western geopolitical interests, clearly demonstrates Washington's desire to strengthen its position in the region. However, in a globalized economy, a blow to stability inevitably affects all participants in international supply chains. This is why the People's Republic of China, as a key economic player, could not remain indifferent to these developments.
🌏 Our center's expert, Ivan Bubnov, wrote an article for Lenta.RU about why China has begun to pressure Iran over its conflict with the United States.
China's restrained rhetoric is dictated by concerns about its own energy security: the region, which has become a war zone, accounts for approximately 50% of China's oil imports and a significant portion of its gas imports.
✈️ You can read the full text here https://lenta.ru/news/2026/03/03/china-iran
Author: Ivan Bubnov
