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Fri Apr 24, 2026, 02:36 AM Apr 24

What lessons from Iran can China apply to Taiwan? - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD



China is staying out of the war in Iran — but it’s paying very close attention. The conflict is offering Beijing a real-time look at U.S. military power, strategic decision-making, and global escalation dynamics. Join our host, Jonasz Rewiński, and his guest, Michał Bogusz, Fellow at the China Department of the Centre for Eastern Studies, as they pick apart the way in which these lessons could shape how China approaches future crises, including Taiwan. From energy security to asymmetric warfare, the implications go far beyond the Middle East.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: China is closely watching the Iran conflict
02:30 Introduction: Beijing's diplomatic forays into the Middle East as mediator
04:03 Introduction: In what areas can China learn from the conflict?
08:19 Interview: Will China benefit from the U.S.–Iran war and if so, when?
10:21 Interview: Lessons regarding military stockpiles and systems
14:17 Interview: China's ambitions and allies
17:30 Interview: Comparing China and the U.S. – having no allies vs. alienating all allies
19:37 Eastern News Flash
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