# The Iran War Looks Very Different From China

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Podcast: [The China-Global South Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-china-global-south-podcast-5670371)
Published: 2026-03-03T01:24:00+00:00
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The United States and Israel have launched strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggering a full-scale war in the Middle East. As the region descends into conflict, a fascinating debate has emerged about what this means for China: from the surge in Chinese defense stocks and weapons export opportunities, to the collapse of Beijing's landmark Saudi-Iran diplomatic agreement. Is this a strategic disaster for China, or does the chaos actually create unexpected openings? Andrea Ghiselli, research director at The ChinaMed Project and a lecturer in international politics at the University of Exeter, joins Eric to discuss the stark differences in how this conflict is discussed in China and in the Global West. 📌 Topics Covered in this Episode: The US-Israel strikes on Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei Why Chinese defense stocks surged to a 10-year high on the Shanghai Stock Exchange The "ally" myth: why China was never going to militarily defend Iran The collapse of China's landmark Saudi-Iran diplomatic détente Asymmetric warfare — why Iran's cheap drones may outlast America's expensive missiles China's energy security: oil stockpiling strategy and Strait of Hormuz exposure US munitions depletion and what it means for a potential Taiwan scenario What to watch in Chinese discourse if the Islamic Republic faces collapse Show Notes: The ChinaMed Project: How Chinese Experts are Reacting to the American-Israeli Strikes on Iran by Andrea Ghiselli: https://tinyurl.com/mr439hdp The China-Global South Project : "Win or Lose, America Loses": Chinese Analyst Says Trump's Iran Gamble Will Hand Beijing a Strategic Victory by Han Zhen: https://tinyurl.com/484p6bbn The China-Global South Project: Chinese Nationalist Voices Dismissed Online After Iran Strike…

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