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A rare winner in the war on Iran is China

China is still the region’s biggest oil customer. Trade between China and West Asia, which has tripled in the past two decades, will continue to grow. The region has also become an increasingly important market for Chinese exports. (AFP)
Published on Apr 11, 2026, 11:44 PM IST

China smiles as the US gets locked in Iran war

China has not fired a single shot in this conflict. The dragon doesn’t need to fight tigers. It can wait until they exhaust each other and simply claim the prize. (Bloomberg)
Published on Mar 30, 2026, 8:51 PM IST