China's Surprising Alliance: Hamas, Iran, and Israel

China has shown support for Hamas and Iran over Israel in recent days, refusing to acknowledge the terrorist attack on Israel and declining to use the words "Hamas" or "terrorism." China's stance aligns with its interests in the Middle East, particularly its close ties with Iran and its investment in the country's energy resources. China's information-warfare network is also boosting anti-Israel, pro-Hamas narratives in the United States. While China values Israel's high-tech economy, it prioritizes its relationship with Iran and its propensity for sowing disorder. This alignment with Hamas and Iran may stem from China's comfort with narratives critical of the United States and its desire to shape a global information environment that benefits its illiberal partners.