US Treasury Secretary Bessent accuses China of funding Iran and calls for Chinese diplomatic support on Strait of Hormuz
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of funding Iran by purchasing 90 percent of its energy exports, calling Iran the largest state sponsor of terrorism. Bessent urged China to join the US in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked. The statement comes ahead of President Trump's planned visit to Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping.
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This event sits in the top 93% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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