China’s Role in U.S.-Israel-Iran Confrontation | Carl Zha, Elijah Magnier & Lee Camp

In this powerhouse discussion on Irantalks, we're joined by renowned experts Elijah Magnier, Carl Zha, and Lee Camp to dissect one of the most critical questions of our time: What was China's real role during the recent Iran-Israel war?

00:00 Introduction to the Project
03:44 US-Israel Empire vs. China's Peaceful Policy
08:24 China-Iran Military and Energy Cooperation
13:20 US Proxy War Strategy: From Ukraine to Taiwan
18:28 Strait of Hormuz: How China Would React to a Longer War
24:10 BRICS and De-Dollarization: China's Economic Strategy
29:53 US Military's Reliance on Chinese Rare Earth Minerals
34:36 China's Business-First Foreign Policy vs. US Pillaging
39:11 China Defies US Unilateral Sanctions on Iran
49:11 Was the China-Iran Railway a Motive for the Attack?
52:47 Existential War: The Strait of Hormuz Blockade Explained

While Beijing condemned the aggression, it officially remained on the sidelines. But was this a calculated move in the great game of US China rivalry, or a missed opportunity to act as a global leader? Our guests dive deep into China's foreign policy, debating the strategic thinking in Beijing. We explore the red lines that might have forced China's hand, particularly the threat to its energy supplies passing through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

This conversation goes beyond the headlines to analyze the future of China Iran relations. Will the conflict push Tehran and Beijing into a deeper military and security alliance? Or will China cautiously protect its economic interests, like the Belt and Road Initiative, while avoiding a war with the US? Join us for an in-depth analysis of the shifting Middle East geopolitics and whether China is poised to replace American influence in the region.

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