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Xi Warns on Iran War Involvement as Tensions Escalate Under Trump's Blockade
China's involvement in a potential war between Iran and other countries is escalating, with President Xi Jinping calling for the international rule of law to be safeguarded amid a 'dangerous' US naval blockade of Iranian oil tankers.
China's involvement in the Iran conflict is growing louder, with tankers and diplomatic efforts being used to support the country. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently stated that the international rule of law must be safeguarded, but his comments were notably absent until Tuesday. This development comes as tensions between China and other countries over the issue intensify, with some labeling Trump's blockade a 'dangerous' move.
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