China & Foundation for Defense of Democracies
21 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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International
China: China is Iran's largest oil buyer, purchasing over 80% of its shipped oil, and faces potential secondary sanctions. The US pressure could disrupt China's oil supply and its independent refiners, while risking retaliation in trade and rare-earth exports.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The FDD is a hawkish think tank providing analysis and support for the sanctions campaign. Its experts, like Richard Goldberg and Behnam Ben Taleblu, advocate for maximum pressure.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
China: China>>> is a significant economic partner for Iran>>> and has been involved in diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Its tankers are now transiting the strait under new Iranian rules.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>> provided analysis on Iran>>>'s economic losses due to the United States>>> blockade, underscoring the financial strain on Tehran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil and is pressured to join the sanctions. Non-compliance could lead to US secondary sanctions, affecting its energy imports and trade.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The hawkish think tank supports the economic pressure strategy, providing analysis and advocacy.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
International
China: China is implicated in supplying military equipment to Iran, which has strained its relationship with the United States. China denies the accusations and emphasizes its prudent approach to military exports.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is cited through its senior director, Craig Singleton, regarding China's economic and technological support to Iran.
May 29, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
China: China, the dominant global polysilicon producer, faces new tariffs and price floors on its exports to the U.S., potentially reducing its market share and revenue from American buyers.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The think tank commented on the policy, supporting the price floor and tariffs but calling for careful calibration.
Mar 09, 2018 · 63 articles
International
China: China is a major buyer of Gulf oil and has diplomatic influence. It benefits from discounted Iranian oil but avoids military involvement.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The think tank advised caution, suggesting the US should avoid rushing into a deal.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
China: China is the host of the APEC summit where a potential Trump-Kim meeting might occur.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Think tank providing analysis on North Korea. Its experts comment on the strategic landscape.
Aug 17, 2026 · 47 articles
International
China: China is a potential alternative partner for Saudi nuclear development; the deal sidelines Chinese involvement.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: FDD scholars urged Congress to block the deal, citing weakened safeguards.
Mar 09, 2018 · 305 articles
International
China: China has drawn lessons from the US military's shortcomings against Iranian tactics, and Gulf states have been drawn closer to the US and away from China due to the conflict.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>> is a hawkish think tank whose senior fellow, Behnam Ben Taleblu, argues that Iran>>> is better positioned to exploit the current stalemate.
May 23, 2026 · 27 articles
International
China: China is involved as the US imposed sanctions on entities facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China, and its President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>>, a hawkish Washington think tank, provides analysis on the potential impact of sanctions relief on Iran>>>'s military capabilities and its support for proxy groups.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
China: China>>>, the world's second-largest oil consumer, has sharply reduced its seaborne crude imports due to higher prices, introducing uncertainty into global demand calculations.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Miad Maleki>>> is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>>.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
International
China: A China-based oil refinery and shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian oil are facing economic sanctions from the United States.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>>, a hawkish Washington think tank, provides analysis on the potential impact of sanctions relief on Iran>>>'s military capabilities and its support for proxy groups.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
China: China>>> has economic ties with Iran>>> and has been urged by the United States>>> to help broker a peace agreement, while also having its tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>> is a think tank where Richard Goldberg>>> is currently working.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
China: China has called for restraint and is a major importer of Middle Eastern oil, affected by supply disruptions.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: FDD head suggested Iran's Hormuz card is a sign of desperation.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a Washington think tank whose senior director, Behnam Ben Taleblu, provided commentary on the United States' approach to Iran.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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