With President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing on the horizon, questions loom over how the Iran war will affect discussions on tariffs, trade, human rights, and Taiwan. On the Middle East Forum’s monthly podcast, Zineb Riboua discusses the complex economic and energy challenges the war presents for China.
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BYD’s chip Xuanji A3 is displayed during the 2026 World AI Conference on July 17, 2026, in Shanghai, China. (Getty Images)