U.S. Intelligence Believes China Is Using the War Around Iran to Strengthen Its Position

U.S. intelligence believes China is leveraging the U.S.-Israeli conflict to bolster its position in military, economic, and diplomatic spheres. China has reportedly increased arms deliveries to Gulf allies and assisted countries in addressing energy shortages amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Concerns have also been raised about the depletion of munitions potentially critical for a Taiwan crisis.