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“This War Could Break China”: The Hidden Crisis Unfolding Behind the Iran Conflict
In this cinematic, high-stakes episode of On the Record, Christian Briggs delivers a gripping breakdown of the Iran war—arguing that the real story isn’t Iran at all. It’s China. And what’s happening behind the scenes could reshape the global balance of power.
Briggs frames the conflict as a strategic stress test for Beijing, not just a regional military engagement. While most of the world is focused on missiles and diplomacy, he explains that the deeper impact is hitting China’s most critical vulnerability: energy.
For decades, China has relied heavily on discounted oil from politically…
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