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China Urges US-Iran De-escalation, Pledges to Defend Tehran's Interests
Al Jazeera AR·CN · IR · US·about 20 hours ago
US President Trump dismissed a report alleging Chinese involvement in a deadly attack on US soldiers in Jordan, stating that China spies on the US and the US spies on China. This is a notable deviation from typical US rhetoric, as it publicly acknowledges reciprocal espionage and downplays a potential Chinese role in the attack. The statement may signal a softer stance toward China, but its impact on policy is uncertain.