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How China Became Iran's Oil Lifeline and Sanctions Shield

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0300

China now buys nearly every drop of oil Iran produces. A decade ago, it purchased roughly 30% of Iranian crude. Today that figure stands at around 90%, making Beijing the indispensable partner keeping Tehran’s economy afloat and its military funded — despite years of escalating U.S. sanctions.

Who Decides if China Will Build Israel's Metro?

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0300

As Israel launches its largest infrastructure project—the NIS 65 billion Metro construction—a fundamental question looms unanswered: What happens if a Chinese company bids, or even wins? Despite intense US pressure and growing European boycotts, Israel has no declared policy on Chinese involvement in infrastructure projects.

What Israel Can Learn From Taiwan's War on Disinformation

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:42:00 +0300

Since the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza, Israel has faced a two-front war: a physical battle on the ground and a relentless information war designed to erode its legitimacy on the global stage. As a recent opinion piece in The Jerusalem Post argued, traditional methods of correcting misinformation are no longer sufficient in a digital ecosystem saturated with anti-Israel narratives.

Chinese Propaganda Against Japan and Israel

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:17:49 +0300

Chinese Propaganda Against Japan and Israel
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Source: Mida

In recent decades, Chinese media and political systems have employed a variety of propaganda tools, some covert and some more overt, targeting various countries in East Asia and the Middle East. Two prominent countries often subjected to accusations or negative narratives are Japan and Israel – each for its unique reasons.

China's Calculated Silence: Navigating the Israel-Iran Conflict

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:28:03 +0000

China’s Delicate Dance in the Middle East
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The recent Israel-Iran conflict, which flared between June 13-24, 2025, put China’s foreign policy to the test, exposing the intricate balance Beijing seeks to maintain in the volatile Middle East. While official statements called for de-escalation and condemned Israeli actions, a deeper look reveals a pragmatic approach driven by economic interests and a desire for regional stability rather than ideological alignment.

Can South Korea's Hyundai Fill the Infrastructure Void Left by China's Exclusion?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:58:00 +0300

Israel’s ambitious infrastructure projects are caught in the crossfire of US-China geopolitical competition, creating unexpected opportunities for South Korean companies to enter the Israeli market. The recent cancellation of a Chinese railcar supplier for Jerusalem’s light rail project highlights how US security concerns are reshaping infrastructure partnerships in Israel.

Israel and Taiwan: A Common History of Survival

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0300

Taiwan and Israel face strikingly similar challenges: threats from hostile neighbors, partial international isolation, and pressure to defend their democratic systems against authoritarian powers. Since October 7, these parallels have become more visible as Taiwan strongly condemned Hamas while China remained silent.