US and allies' tensions can benefit China

A reminder on fossil fuel reliance

Beijing spent years preparing for fuel shock

China join a convoy in Straits of Hormuz?

Iran a living lab for military tech

Beijing's limited influence in Middle East

With Washington distracted and opportunities in clean energy, Beijing might have the last laugh.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and Greater China bureaus.

For March, host and deputy foreign editor Albert Wai teams up again with senior China correspondent Yew Lun Tian. Their focus is on the war in the Middle East. 

The conflict in Iran has further complicated Beijing’s ties with Washington. However, there are some dividends that might be reaped by China as America’s allies potentially look East because they find it more and more challenging to be on the same page as Trump. 

On the economic front, fuel shortage is being felt across the board. But given China’s strengths in green technology, there might be opportunities for its companies as countries look to rejig their energy mix in the long run.

Additionally, military analysts have suggested that the conflict serves as a living laboratory for Chinese technology given that some of Iran’s defences are reliant on systems developed by China.

For now, Beijing’s global standing may have taken a hit as it has been exposed for having limited influence over happenings in the region. But with America fully engaged in Iran and the financial cost of the war, foreign policy space might well open up for China.

Highlights (click/tap above): 

2:17 Tensions between US and its allies could benefit China

7:26 A reminder on fossil fuel reliance

10:20 Beijing has spent years preparing for a fuel shock

12:56 Will China join a convoy in the Straits of Hormuz?

17:23 Iran as a living lab for military tech

20:02 Beijing’s limited influence in the Middle East

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With Washington distracted and opportunities in clean energy, Beijing might have the last laugh.
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and Greater China bureaus.
For March, host and deputy foreign editor Albert Wai teams up again with senior China correspondent Yew Lun Tian. Their focus is on the war in the Middle East.&nbsp;
The conflict in Iran has further complicated Beijing&rsquo;s ties with Washington. However, there are some dividends that might be reaped by China as America&rsquo;s allies potentially look East because they find it more and more challenging to be on the same page as Trump.&nbsp;
On the economic front, fuel shortage is being felt across the board. But given China&rsquo;s strengths in green technology, there might be opportunities for its companies as countries look to rejig their energy mix in the long run.
Additionally, military analysts have suggested that the conflict serves as a living laboratory for Chinese technology given that some of Iran&rsquo;s defences are reliant on systems developed by China.
For now, Beijing&rsquo;s global standing may have taken a hit as it has been exposed for having limited influence over happenings in the region. But with America fully engaged in Iran and the financial cost of the war, foreign policy space might well open up for China.
Highlights (click/tap above):&nbsp;
2:17 Tensions between US and its allies could benefit China
7:26 A reminder on fossil fuel reliance
10:20 Beijing has spent years preparing for a fuel shock
12:56 Will China join a convoy in the Straits of Hormuz?
17:23 Iran as a living lab for military tech
20:02 Beijing&rsquo;s limited influence in the Middle East
Read more: <a href="https://str.sg/rk3J">https://str.sg/rk3J</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Register for Asian Insider newsletter:<a href="https://str.sg/stnewsletters"> https://str.sg/stnewsletters</a>&nbsp;
Host: Albert Wai (<a href="mailto:albertw@sph.com.sg">albertw@sph.com.sg</a>)&nbsp;
Produced and edited by: Fa&rsquo;izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/JWa7"> https://str.sg/JWa7</a>&nbsp;
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/JWa8"> https://str.sg/JWa8</a>&nbsp;
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/JWaX"> https://str.sg/JWaX</a>&nbsp;
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>&nbsp;
SPH Awedio app: <a href="https://www.awedio.sg">https://www.awedio.sg</a>&nbsp;
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The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: <a href="https://str.sg/4Vwsa">https://str.sg/4Vwsa</a>&nbsp;
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Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.

Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani

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A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.
Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.
Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.