My colleague and I just published a piece @thediplomat.com complicating purely geopolitical takes on China-Iran BRI ties. We spotlight the domestic drivers: China’s push to develop its interior, and Iran’s bid to be a Eurasian trade hub. thediplomat.com/2025/05/beyo...
The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.
