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  1. A conflict in the Middle East has begun, leading to a sharpening of China's strategic focus.
  2. Amid ongoing Middle East tensions, the US is viewed as a competitor by Washington, while China deepens strategic ties with Iran and maintains economic partnerships with GCC states.
  3. Gulf states are seeking to utilize China's economic influence over Iran, which is China's largest trading partner.

Iran, China's top trading partner, imposes sanctions and seeks broader economic deals amid geopolitical tensions.

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Iran, China's top trading partner, imposes sanctions and seeks broader economic deals amid geopolitical tensions.

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  1. China is imposing secondary sanctions on its partners while maintaining its role as Iran's top oil buyer.1 source
  2. Sanctions failed without China's cooperation, while US military withdrawal and Iran's political changes caused economic difficulties.1 source
  3. US Treasury Secretary declared economic war on Iran, amid China's status as Iran's largest economic partner.1 source
  4. Iran, China's top trading partner, imposes sanctions and seeks economic deals to ease tensions.1 source

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