Beijing avoids the battlefield, then shows up for the rebuild. Precedents include Iraq and Afghanistan. The Chinese regime moved quickly to secure oil, minerals, and influence.

In this way, the regime acted like a vulture on a battlefield.

When the Iran war enters a new phase, what role will China play in reconstruction? And how can the United States respond to protect its strategic interests?

I spoke with Max Meizlish of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Galia Lavi of the Institute for National Security Studies in Israel for more insights.

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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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