June 2025 marked a pivotal moment when US President Trump launched airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a surprisingly muted reaction from China that intrigued international observers. Although China publicly denounced the strikes as illegal under international law, it chose not to escalate tensions through significant diplomatic means or military posturing.
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