War without fire: how China manages the US-Iran conflict from behind the scenes
حرب بلا نار.. كيف "تدير" الصين صراع أمريكا وإيران من خلف الكواليس؟
Summary
While the US military focuses on strikes and naval operations, China is waging a parallel war through economic leverage, diplomacy and information — quietly positioning itself to benefit from the US-Iran conflict.
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