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2026-04-12
Chinese Yuan at Hormuz: Iran, China, and the PostWar Monetary Landscape

Introduction The Iran war has now entered the seventh week since its outbreak in late February, with the Strait of Hormuz becoming one of its most consequential arenas. What be ...

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2026-03-06
‏Understanding China’s Stance on the Iran-Israel/U.S. Conflict

As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies, growing attention has turned to China’s position. As one of the largest economic stakeholders in the Mi ...

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2025-12-03
Two Pillars, One Gulf: China’s High-Stakes Balancing Act between Iran and the GCC

I. Introduction China’s policy in the Middle East is characterized by a "dual-pillar" approach, simultaneously cultivating deep, political ties with the Islamic Republic of Ira ...

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2025-09-03
Anchoring the Future: How China and Saudi Arabia Are Reshaping Their Partnership

Saudi Arabia's Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih's late-August visit to Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, accompanied by senior officials and business leaders, marked another ...

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