China Sees Iran as Backup Buddy, Not the Star Player

So, China sees Iran as its second-string buddy, while Pakistan gets the star treatment! During the recent West Asia drama, China played it cool, not sending any military help to Iran. Their partnership is more like a casual deal with discounted oil and intel sharing, but no defense promises. Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, called the conflict a bummer but kept it neutral, balancing friendships like a champ.