Iran war could still alter Beijing’s policy calculus: economist

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The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran has prompted Chinese policymakers to reassess their strategic plans, although the current impact on China remains minimal. Economist Mao Zhenhua highlights the uncertainty over the conflict's duration and potential policy adjustments for Beijing.

With the US-Israel war on Iran entering its sixth month, Chinese policymakers have a multitude of questions weighing on their minds, with two proving particularly thorny according to a prominent economist: how much longer the conflict might last, and whether it will necessitate adjustments to previous plans. While the continuing impact on China might remain “small”, said Mao Zhenhua – co-director of Renmin University’s Institute of Economic Research and a professor at the University of Hong...