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Sun Apr 19, 2026, 03:20 PM Sunday

How Trump's Iran approach is quietly fueling China's rise - Fareed's Take - CNN



CNN’s Fareed Zakaria says China’s reserved reaction to US military action against Iran shows that they are playing a “long game.”

Fareed says China has managed to place itself as “the indispensable power” during recent global economic disruptions and may be on its way to becoming the greatest power in the world.

Also, Fareed speaks with Professor Vali Nasr about the latest developments surrounding the US ceasefire agreement with Iran.

0:00 China’s surprising reaction to US military action in Iran
2:09 What is China’s strategy to use the Iran conflict to its benefit?
4:36 Iran war has led to an “ominous” economic development
5:36 Middle East expert reacts to the latest developments in the conflict with Iran
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