Why Iran strikes may drive Asian nuclear race, hit China in the Middle East: Zhao Tong

Zhao Tong, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, researches strategic security issues, including nuclear weapons policy and regional security. His expertise encompasses nuclear proliferation, arms control, and China's foreign policy. According to Zhao, Iranian strikes could potentially trigger a nuclear arms race in Asia. This escalation could negatively impact China's interests and influence in the Middle East. Zhao's analysis suggests that Iran's actions have far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate region, potentially destabilizing the Asian security landscape and affecting China's strategic position.