Why China and Iran’s history matters to the US

China buys 80% of Iran’s oil. So as the Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates, Trump may need Chinese President Xi Jinping more than he wants to admit. But Beijing has leverage too — and Taiwan could quietly become part of the negotiation. Here’s how China became one of Iran’s most important allies, why the US wants China’s help now, and what Xi Jinping could demand in return. #China #Trump #Iran #Taiwan And read more from Vox's Joshua Keating here: https://www.vox.com/politics/488386/trumps-china-policy-is-nearly-the-exact-opposite-of-what-everyone-expected Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts