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US Expansionism in Middle East: China's Chance to Rise
March 3, 2026
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As the US expands military operations in the Middle East, China seizes the opportunity to leverage its critical mineral dominance and shift focus away from Taiwan.
The recent escalation of US military involvement in the Middle East has created an unexpected opportunity for China to assert its global influence. With Washington's attention increasingly diverted towards the chaos unfolding in the region, Beijing can leverage its critical mineral dominance to capitalize on the US's distraction, while Taiwan slides further down the White House's list of priorities.
Officially, China has condemned the recent attacks, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi describing them as
Source: The Guardian
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