Western concerns that analysis of US military actions in Iran could help China
According to Bloomberg, Western officials are worried that analysis of US military actions in Iran could help China in a potential Taiwan Strait conflict.
Bloomberg quoted Western officials as reporting: "The Chinese military is studying the war that President Donald Trump waged against Iran, drawing possible lessons that could be helpful for any future conflicts it may be involved in."
Bloomberg sources do not rule out that Beijing is closely monitoring US military operations, collecting highly valuable information that will almost certainly affect any potential military conflict surrounding Taiwan.
Beijing holds that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and upholds the "One China" principle as a prerequisite for other countries wishing to establish or maintain diplomatic relations with China.
Previously, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory and opposes any form of "Taiwan independence".
On February 28, the United States and Israel began to strike targets inside Iran, including Tehran, and reports indicate damage and civilian casualties. In response, Iran struck Israeli territory and US military targets in the Middle East.
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