China's Cautious Response to US-Israeli Strikes Raises Economic and Energy Concerns

China has maintained a cautious stance amid the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, expressing concern but avoiding direct military support. Despite a 25-year cooperation deal, China's economic engagement with Iran, including recent contracts in infrastructure and steel, faces uncertainty due to the conflict and Iran's domestic challenges. Analysts suggest the strikes may also indirectly impact China by disrupting its access to affordable Iranian oil, part of broader US efforts to pressure China geopolitically.