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Since the outbreak of war, Beijing has been mostly talk and little walk. But the day after, when Tehran seeks China's help rebuilding militarily in return for oil, could offset what the U.S. and Israel have achieved
In the Middle East, China is an economic heavyweight, a political lightweight and a military featherweight. In the current Iran war, its policy is reflected accordingly – mostly talk, hardly walk, let alone militarily, but full of potential for the day after – to the point that it could quickly offset the achievements of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran's military industries.
