Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says despite the summit in Beijing, the US and China are still in an adversarial relationship. He says China is benefiting from the war on Iran, using the crisis to expand its influence while the US faces rising costs and an ongoing trade war with China.
Published On 14 May 2026
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