Washington Post World section Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war By: Michelle Lee ยท Rudy Lu 18 April 2026 at 09:00 As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Washington Post World section China stands to benefit most from the war-driven energy crisis By: Rudy Lu 6 April 2026 at 09:00 Sales of Chinese electric vehicles and solar panels have surged since the start of the Iran war, companies say.ย