The U.S. bunker-busters that ended the 12-day war in Iran sent metaphorical shockwaves all the way to the Far East.

The Chinese regime’s rhetoric has long been that of a “rising East” and “declining West.” But these strikes have flipped that narrative on its head.

The sudden and decisive action of the United States may have taken the wind out of the Chinese Communist Party’s sails.

The Chinese have one word—勢 (Shì)—for momentum or posture. But the character also carries further meaning: it’s the mystical luck that one needs to command the world.

Join Terri as she analyzes how the complex moving pieces in this short conflict have shifted the geopolitical landscape for both the United States and China, as their complicated relationship continues to go through abrupt but meaningful changes.

Related Report:

• The Secret 15-Year Plan Behind US Strikes on Iran (Read)
• How Iran War Exposed Limits of Chinese Influence in Region (Read)

Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].

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