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With much to lose, China sat on Israel-Iran war’s sidelines

With much to lose, China sat on Israel-Iran war’s sidelines as U.S. flexed

China, heavily dependent on Middle East oil, has tried to cast itself as a peacemaker. But in the Israel-Iran war, Washington emerged as the real power broker.

TIME on MSN · 1d

‘If Middle East Is Unstable, World Will Not Be at Peace’: How China Views the Israel-Iran War

“If the Middle East is unstable, the world will not be at peace,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said June 19. “If the conflict escalates further, not only will the conflicting parties suffer greater losses, but regional countries will also suffer greatly.”

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

How did the US get involved in the Israel-Iran war? USA TODAY answers your FAQs

After President Donald Trump authorized a military strike at three of Iran's nuclear sites, Americans have many questions. Here are answers.

Iran, China and Trump

Reuters on MSN · 6h

Trump says China can continue to purchase oil from Iran

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to purchase oil from Iran after the U.S. bombed the OPEC member's nuclear facilities and hoped that China would also buy "plenty" of it from the United States.

The News International · 38m

U-turn: Trump nods China-Iran oil trade, sends mixed signal on sanctions

President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that China can continue purchasing oil from Iran following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran â€” though the White House stressed this does not signal any easing of US sanctions.

The Wall Street Journal · 9h

Trump's China-Iran Oil Sales Pledge Raises Legal Questions, Expert Says

President Trump’s announcement that China can buy oil from Iran raises legal questions, said Eddie Fishman, a former senior State Department sanctions official. "The presi

Iran, China and Condemns US Strike

Newsweek on MSN · 10h

Iran Should 'Rethink' Nuclear Ambitions: China State Media Pundit

Iran's leadership should reconsider its nuclear ambitions and settle for the symbolic win after its retaliatory strikes against the United States, a prominent Chinese commentator said on Tuesday as oil prices dropped for the first time in a week amid a shaky ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

China 'Strongly' Condemns US Strike on Iran's Nuclear Program

China has criticized the US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and reiterated that it’s willing to join international efforts to restore peace in the Middle East. Bloomberg's Minmin Low reports on the latest.

Yahoo · 1d

US defends strikes on Iran's nuclear sites at UNSC as Russia and China condemn action

The US military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, entering into the conflict and Israel's effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime adversary.View on euron

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Factbox-What are China's economic interests in Iran?

China, one of Iran's closest allies and the biggest buyer of its oil, has stayed on the sidelines of its conflict with Israel ...

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Beijing, a longtime friend of Tehran, turns to cautious diplomacy in Iran's war with Israel

It condemned the attacks. Its leader, Xi Jinping, got on the phone with the Russian leader and urged a ceasefire. Its foreign minister spoke with his counterpart in Iran.

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US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's ...

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Freshman Rep. Pat Harrigan unveils new bill to ratchet up penalties on spies for adversaries like China, Russia and Iran

"There will be no plea deals, no light sentences, and no path to parole. If you betray America, you will face the full weight of American justice.” ...