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Apr 7, 2026 8 min

As the Iran war spreads, China steps in but on whose sid

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In the ongoing war involving Iran, China has officially positioned itself as a neutral mediator rather than an active combatant on either side. However, its actions and diplomatic rhetoric reveal a complex "aligned neutrality" that leans toward Iran while prioritizing its own economic and energy security. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support. Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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