How China’s Energy Needs Are Driving Its Push for Peace in the Middle East (opens in new tab)

China’s push for stability in the Middle East reflects energy dependence and economic pressure, as Beijing seeks to manage trade tensions and reset relations with the United States. China has been critical of the US war against Iran and remained aloof from the diplomacy taking place in Islamabad—until very recently. In early April, China officially entered the talks, such […] The post How China’s Energy Needs Are Driving Its Push for Peace in the Middle East appeared first on The National Int...