March 5, 2026

China’s war strategy – wait

Christina Zhao

"For China, the conflict carries economic risks. But because Beijing is not fighting, almost any outcome could strengthen its strategic position."

Théo Nencini, ChinaMed Research Fellow, was quoted by Christina Zhao on Red Thread, Euractiv’s weekly newsletter on the EU’s relationship with China and the wider region, commenting on China's approach to the recent escalation in the Middle East.

Read the full article here.

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Published with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation pursuant to art. 23-bis of Presidential Decree 18/1967. The views expressed in this publication are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

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