Brookings Analysis: China Main Strategic Beneficiary of US-Israel-Iran War (eco.sapo.pt)

• Brookings' Ryan Hass: war exposed US power limits, deepened US-allied divisions, benefiting China.
• China gains from energy disruptions, supplying allies like Thailand, Philippines with fuel.
• War strains US alliances, reducing ability to counter Chinese assertiveness; Taiwan implications.
• China faces domestic challenges: youth unemployment, weak demand, rising debt.

"A Brookings Institution analysis by Ryan Hass argues that China is the primary strategic beneficiary of the US-Israel-Iran war. The conflict exposed US military limitations, deepened transatlantic divisions, and allowed Beijing to strengthen its global influence without direct confrontation. China gains from energy market disruptions and can supply allies, while the war strains US alliances, reducing coordinated responses to Chinese assertiveness. However, China faces domestic challenges like youth unemployment and debt."