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UNSEEN FORCES: Troubling theory EMERGES about China's role in Iran conflict

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If a Chinese-made missile downed a U.S. fighter jet, proxy warfare theory gets a dangerous upgrade — Beijing may be waging war on America without firing a single shot itself.

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Theory Briefing

  • A Chinese-made missile reportedly downed a U.S. fighter jet, suggesting Beijing's weapons are actively killing American forces.
  • Proxy warfare theory holds that great powers fight rivals indirectly through third parties — Iran may be China's current instrument.
  • Gordon Chang argues this points to deliberate Chinese strategy, not mere arms sales, raising the stakes of great-power competition.