China silent, but state media blames US, Israel for Iran tensions

The Chinese government has not released an official statement regarding the recent events, Walter Bloomberg reported. However, he noted that the state-run media outlet Global Times, citing experts, reported that the U.S. and Israel have long sought regime change in Iran and that recent negotiations may have been merely a diplomatic disguise. China had previously urged the U.S. to exercise restraint, warning that further escalation of the conflict would not benefit any party. Beijing also has a strategic interest in maintaining stability in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical channel for its energy imports from the Middle East.