Fareed Zakaria: Two Lessons China Is Drawing from the US Going to War Again

Fareed Zakaria On 2 Lessons China Took Home In Seeing US Go To War Again

Mar 16, 2026, 04:11 PM en source ↗
Iran Military ConflictMiddle East ConflictUS-China RelationsUS-Israel War on Iran

Summary

CNN analyst Fareed Zakaria argues that Beijing is closely watching the United States' latest military engagement in the Middle East — not with concern, but with strategic calculation. According to Zakaria, China is drawing two key lessons about American military power, political will, and global commitments. These observations are expected to shape Beijing's long-term calculus, particularly regarding Taiwan and regional dominance.

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The images from the war in the Middle East are being watched carefully in Beijing not with alarm, but with calculation.

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