Opinion | Will US threats over Iran be the last straw for Beijing?
- Posted on August 30, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Beijing's diplomatic restraint following the May Xi-Trump summit faces mounting pressure as Washington escalates threats targeting Iran. This growing tension signals a potential shift in China's carefully calibrated foreign policy strategy. Analysts debate whether intensified US sanctions and geopolitical pressure could force Beijing to abandon its measured approach, ultimately reshaping the delicate balance in US-China relations and broader international dynamics in the Middle East.
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