China And The War In Iran: Power, Pressure And Opportunity | When Titans Clash

China is accelerating its push for clean, potentially limitless energy as oil and gas prices rise. Its latest plan prioritizes nuclear power—especially fusion—alongside wind, solar, and hydropower to boost energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are adding urgency, while China’s green tech could influence energy strategies across the Global South. At the same time, China is expanding its global role cautiously. It promotes peace initiatives but avoids taking on a US-style security leadership role. While some believe global instability may offer opportunities, China still faces major challenges, including economic vulnerabilities. With US approval ratings dropping globally, what does it mean for China-Philippines, and China-Europe relations? WATCH MORE When Titans Clash https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTbTGw6gbmIHoWz4nmolfkpU 00:00 Introduction 02:18 How China prepared for the Iran crisis 03:55 Tech as the panacea 04:31 Nuclear fusion 05:06 China’s artificial Sun 07:10 China’s nuclear reactors 09:08 China’s plan for energy independence 11:24 Stresses on Chinese economy 12:45 Global South energy crisis 13:25 Philippines energy emergency 17:15 Sino-Philippines reset? 20:32 South Korea energy crisis 22:11 China Clean energy exports 23:53 Belt & Road is back 26:50 Can China be a peacemaker? 29:31 Can China influence Iran? 31:33 Venezuela: Does China back its friends? 33:11 How does China exercise power? 34:49 China’s view on US system of allies 35:48 China & the Middle East: Just transactional? 37:26 NATO rupture 39:29 China-Europe relations reset? 44:12 Is China really winning the Iran war? #CNAInsider #WhenTitansClashCNA #USA #Iran #China #MiddleEast #USChina #Nuclear #Energy #ChinaTech #Science For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider