Analysis
How Iran's quest for retaliation against Israel threatens Chinese interests
While China expresses public support for Iran's right to "defend its sovereignty," Beijing's assertive rhetoric belies deep-seated anxiety surrounding the possibility of a wider regional conflict erupting.
![A man rides a motorbike past a billboard depicting Iranian ballistic missiles in service in Tehran on April 19, 2024. Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on April 19, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/2024-08/GettyImages-2147917821.jpg?h=563b4e0d&itok=adUmVIg-)
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