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US war in Iran: China casts itself as savior of SE Asia

As the US-Israel war with Iran sends fuel prices surging across Southeast Asia, Beijing is using the crisis to position itself as a steadier and more reliable partner than Washington. Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

3 reports2 sourcesMar 26, 2026, 12:48 PM
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DWMar 26, 2026, 12:48 PM

US war in Iran: China casts itself as savior of SE Asia

As the US-Israel war with Iran sends fuel prices surging across Southeast Asia, Beijing is using the crisis to position itself as a steadier and more reliable partner than Washington.

DWMar 25, 2026, 2:30 PM

Iran war: Tehran says US is 'negotiating with itself'

Iran has confirmed receipt of a US ceasefire plan conveyed via Pakistan but has rejected its proposals as "excessive." Tehran insists it is not negotiating with Washington as missile strikes continue. Follow DW for more.

The Straits TimesMar 26, 2026, 4:10 AM

China says ‘glimmer of hope’ on Iran war talks

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi urged dialogue in separate calls with his Turkish and Egyptian counterparts.

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