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China Positions Itself as Reliable Partner Amid Crisis

Filed: Mar 26, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: As fuel prices surge in Southeast Asia due to the US-Iran war, China seeks to present itself as a steadier partner than the US.
WHO: China
WHAT: Positions itself as a reliable partner
WHEN: Mar 26, 2026 at 8:48 AM ET
WHERE: Southeast Asia
WHY: To capitalize on the crisis caused by the US-Iran war
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