[China] - Why the United States might be China's most significant ally in checking Asia's nuclear aspirations

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Iran’s crushing defeat in its brief but devastating war with Israel has sent shock waves far beyond the Middle East, casting fresh doubts
on the viability of nuclear non-proliferation and raising fears of a renewed global push to acquire nuclear weapons. Without a credible
nuclear deterrent, Tehran proved unable to effectively defend or retaliate against Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on key personnel and
nuclear facilities, despite its much-touted strategic alignment with China and Russia. While...