China Faces Crude Awakening as Iran Faces Regime Change and Hormuz Chokepoint Heats Up
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Joshua Philipp, senior investigative reporter and China expert, is available for interviews to unpack a largely unspoken consequence of the recent U.S.-led strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities: China may be among the biggest geopolitical losers.
While global attention remains fixed on whether the Iranian regime survives the fallout—or whether democratic opposition groups like the NCRI fill the vacuum—Beijing is quietly bracing for economic turbulence. Why? Because China relies on Iran for nearly 90% of its oil imports from the region, a strategic energy dependency that just became a glaring vulnerability.
The key choke point is the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil flows. Any escalation, regime collapse, or loss of Iranian control could disrupt tanker traffic, spike global energy prices, and deal a body blow to China’s already fragile economy. As the U.S. gains strategic leverage through its Middle East posture, China’s energy security looks more exposed than ever.
The situation is clearly extremely fluid so no one truly knows how things will play out.
However, Philipp can explain how the recent strikes not only targeted centrifuges but also rattled the foundation of Beijing’s regional strategy, which depends on authoritarian alliances and predictable oil flow. A new Iranian government—especially one that breaks with China and embraces the West—could dramatically tilt the economic balance in Washington’s favor.
In a rare twist, the fallout from Tehran may hand the U.S. a golden opportunity: weaken China’s position without firing a shot in Asia.
Relevant Article(s)
What is at stake for China in Israel-Iran war? : NPR
How China stands to gain from US strikes on Iran – DW – 06/24/2025
OPTIONAL Q&A:
- What impact could the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites have on China’s energy supply?
- How dependent is China on Iranian oil, and what percentage flows through the Strait of Hormuz?
- Could a collapse or regime change in Iran weaken China’s geopolitical influence in the Middle East?
- How might a post-regime Iran aligned with the West disrupt China’s economic strategy?
- Does the Strait of Hormuz represent a pressure point the U.S. can use against Beijing?
- Is the U.S. gaining a strategic advantage over China without direct confrontation in Asia?
- How vulnerable is China’s economy to shifts in power or instability in Iran?
- What does the NCRI represent in terms of risk or opportunity for Chinese foreign policy?
ABOUT JOSHUA PHILIPP…
Joshua Philipp is an award-winning journalist and Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times. He is the host of ‘Crossroads,’ a news and analysis program on EpochTV. His works have included breakthrough investigations into the origins of Covid-19 and the Wuhan laboratory in the early days of the pandemic. He spearheaded the first documentary on the lab leak origins of the COVID-19 virus, released in April 2020. This groundbreaking documentary garnered over 75 million views, and while many tried to label it misinformation, its findings have since been vindicated by the White House and US intelligence agencies.
EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM JOSHUA PHILIPP
Joshua Philipp, senior investigative reporter at The Epoch Times and a recognized China expert, has mapped out these networks during his 15-plus years of research into the CCP. He provides a deeper context on the CCP’s attempts to subvert the systems and institutions in the United States. As the Chinese regime states, they aim to “strangle you with your own systems,” and that tactic is playing out across key industries and institutions in the US.
Josh is also a leading expert on Chinese unconventional warfare and United Front operations, which he has investigated and exposed since 2008. His 15-plus years of research and investigations on the Chinese Communist Party, subversion, human rights abuses and related topics give him unique insight into the global threat and political landscape.
DOCUMENTARIES/SERIES
• Tracking Down the Origin of the Wuhan Coronavirus
• The Final War: The 100-Year Plot to Defeat America
NOTABLE APPEARANCES
• The National Press Club
• Harvard University
• CPAC
• Turning Point USA
• Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News
• Steve Bannon’s War Room
• The U.S. Air Academy
CONTACT:
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