Beijing Sidelined in Mideast Clash
Yet when Iran came under a massive Israeli attack — supported by U.S. air strikes targeting its nuclear infrastructure — China’s reaction was mostly symbolic…reports Asian Lite News The recent conflict between Iran and Israel has exposed the limitations of China as a global power, raising questions about Beijing’s ability to challenge U.S. dominance in high-stakes geopolitical crises. Despite its deep economic and energy ties with Tehran, China’s response to the war was largely rhetorical — a fact that underscores the gap between its global ambitions and real-world capabilities. China is a long-time ally of Iran, purchasing nearly 15% of
