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Xi Signals Defiance as US Threatens Sanctions Over Iran

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 26 August 2026, 00:17 UTC 1 min read
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Xi Jinping’s government is sending a message of defiance to Donald Trump over China’s economic ties with Iran. Bloomberg's Michael Heath breaks down the options available to Donald Trump to strangle Iran's economy and end a conflict that's pulling US resources from Asia.

Xi Jinping’s government is sending a message of defiance to Donald Trump over China’s economic ties with Iran. Bloomberg's Michael Heath breaks down the options available to Donald Trump to strangle Iran's economy and end a conflict that's pulling US resources from Asia. (Source: Bloomberg)
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