Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 3:06pm, 26 Jun 2026Iran and the United States may have entered a temporary ceasefire, but uncertainty over the agreement continues to cast a shadow over the operations of Chinese businesses across the Gulf region.While the deal has raised hopes that business activity could gradually resume, many traders and investors remain reluctant to make long-term commitments.For Abbas Shi, a Chinese businessman who has been helping connect Chinese companies with Iranian partners since 2024, the immediate priority is clearing a backlog of orders, not new business.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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FRI · 2026-06-26 · 07:06 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0626-87576
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Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal
Despite a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States, Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain cautious about resuming full business operations in the Gulf region. The uncertainty surrounding the agreement is preventing traders and investors from making long-term commitments.
Mia NurmamatSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-26 · 07:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Despite a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States, Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain cautious about resuming full business operations in the Gulf region. The uncertainty surrounding the agreement is preventing traders and investors from making long-term commitments. For instance, Chinese businessman Abbas Shi, who facilitates connections between Chinese companies and Iranian partners, is currently focused on fulfilling existing orders rather than pursuing new business. This indicates a general reluctance among Chinese businesses to fully re-engage in the region until the stability of the peace deal is more assured.
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A Chinese businessman, Abbas Shi, prioritizes clearing existing orders over new business.
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Uncertainty over the US-Iran peace deal continues to affect Chinese businesses in the Gulf region.
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Despite the peace deal, traders and investors are reluctant to make long-term commitments.
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The US-Iran peace deal has raised hopes for a gradual resumption of business activity.
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