The Economic Straitjacket: A Brewing Storm in the Gulf The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has issued a stern warning to China to support America's campaign to isolate Iran economically.
This veiled threat underscores the delicate dance between Washington and Beijing as they navigate Middle Eastern politics.
China relies heavily on the Gulf for over 50% of its energy needs, with the Strait of Hormuz at the center of this maelstrom.