I asked a Chinese AI bot if China will help Iran, it says:
China will not send troops to Iran to fight a war, but it is already helping Iran withstand pressure in a smarter, more enduring way—through diplomatic backing, alliance-building mechanisms, technology supply chain disruptions, and economic lifeline support—while also carving out breathing room for Venezuela and Cuba.
This is not indifference, but strategic resolve.
This is not retreat, but a different form of perseverance.