What role is China playing in the Iran war?

China tells its ally Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily, underlining its importance in the crisis. So what's the impact of the war on China, and what role is it playing? Host: James Bays In this episode: • Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington DC • Shaun Rein, Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group in Shanghai • Nader Habibi, Professor of Practice in the Economics of the Middle East at Brandeis University in Boston Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube