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Trump's Iran troubles open the door for China in Gulf
Original: Trump’s troubles with Iran could open the door to China By Amy Hawkins Senior China correspondent Beijing launches diplo
Beijing is launching a diplomatic push to woo Gulf leaders and expand its influence in the Middle East, exploiting openings created by Donald Trump's difficulties with Iran. The Guardian's senior China correspondent Amy Hawkins reports that China sees an opportunity to bolster its standing in the region as US policy wavers.
Why now: Tension between Trump and Iran is shifting regional power dynamics, raising interest in whether China will fill the gap in the Gulf.
Donald TrumpChinaIranthe Gulf statesAmy Hawkins
Evidence
- Trump’s troubles with Iran could open the door to China By Amy Hawkins Senior China correspondent Beijing launches diplomatic salvo to woo Gulf leaders and bolster its influence in the region https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/nov… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media
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