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China-Iran Relations and US Sanctions

Analysis of China's refusal to comply with US sanctions on Iran and the geopolitical implications.

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China and SCO defy US sanctions on Iran — but Beijing's support has limits

At the SCO summit in Bishkek, member states condemned US-Israeli attacks on Iran and called for a new development bank independent of Western financial systems. China continues to buy 90% of Iranian oil via evasive measures, but analysts say Beijing's broader interests limit its willingness to fully shield Tehran from US pressure.

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