China has told 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 Iran war on China – and what role is it playing?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
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
Published On 16 Apr 2026






