US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday, April 12, that China will face “big problems” if it proceeds with plans to ship weaponry to Iran, CNN reported.
Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House for Florida, Trump reacted to recent reports regarding Beijing’s military cooperation with Tehran. “If China does that, China will have big problems, OK?” the president stated. Trump declined to specify whether he had discussed the matter directly with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, whom he is scheduled to meet early next month.
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The warning follows a major intelligence disclosure on Saturday, which indicated that China may be preparing to deliver advanced air defense systems to Iran within weeks. According to three sources familiar with the assessments, Tehran is likely using the current two-week ceasefire to replenish its arsenal.
Intelligence suggests that Beijing is attempting to organize the delivery of man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) through third-party countries to maintain plausible deniability. While Chinese firms have previously supplied dual-use technologies, such as AI-driven navigation systems, the direct provision of lethal hardware would represent a significant escalation.
The Chinese Embassy in Washington has dismissed the allegations as “groundless,” maintaining that Beijing remains a neutral party in the conflict that began on Feb. 28. However, US officials remain wary, especially after Russia and China recently vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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