"Beijing's Next Move: China's Potential Response to US Pressure on Iran. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, analysts are warning that China may use its leverage to push the US into a major concession: easing its stance on Taiwan. If the US were to pressure Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, China may retaliate by seeking changes in US policy towards Taiwan, a move that could have far-reaching implications for regional stability. The potential for a China-US showdown over Taiwan has long been a concern, and the current situation in the Middle East may provide Beijing with the perfect opportunity to test its limits."
Analysts say China may seek changes in US policy towards Taiwan if it were to pressure Iran to reopen Hormuz.
