This article examines how the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran might allow China to reshape the global order. It suggests China is strategically positioned, especially as a major oil customer, to emerge as a significant global power player.

<img alt="Photo collage of Chinese President Xi Jinping and the national flags of China and Iran." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/b834219e-5133-43d4-828a-981c616594bd,1776717719355/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Photo collage of Chinese President Xi Jinping and the national flags of China and Iran." width="620" /><p>The U.S. war on Iran indirectly opens the door for China to help reshape the world order as the ceasefire dead...