Iran Expert Trita Parsi Discusses China's Balancing Act Amid US-Israel Conflict

Trita Parsi, who serves as the co-founder and executive vice-president of the Quincy Institute, a think tank located in Washington, specializes in the dynamics of US-Iran relations, Iranian foreign policy, and Middle Eastern geopolitics. He has written four books addressing US foreign policy in the region, particularly regarding Iran and Israel. Originally from Iran, Parsi relocated to Sweden during his childhood before eventually moving to the United States. In a recent article for SCMP Plus, he examines China's diplomatic maneuvering amid the ongoing tensions between the US and Israel. This article is part of the Open Questions series, which is accessible early to SCMP Plus subscribers.