Roqe Ep.439 - Can China Decide Iran’s Future?As Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, Iran is quietly becoming one of the most consequential subjects behind closed doors.On this edition of Roqe, Jian opens with an essay entitled “The Regime Is Not Surviving Alone” - a provocative look at how China has become one of the Islamic Republic’s most important economic lifelines, and why the future of Iran may now depend not only on what happens in Tehran, but also in Beijing.Then, a deep-dive panel on China’s role in sustaining - or potentially reshaping - the future of the Islamic Republic.Joining Jian:Shayan Sami’i - U.S. national security analyst and strategic communications expert - Vienna, VirginiaDr. Shahram Kholdi - historian, political analyst, and expert on modern Iranian politics - Southwestern OntarioTopics include:China’s economic relationship with the Islamic RepublicIranian oil exports and sanctions evasionTrump’s meeting with Xi JinpingWhether Beijing sees Tehran as ally or assetChina’s leverage over the regimeThe geopolitical future of the Lion & Sun RevolutionWhether revolutions in 2026 are fought not only in the streets - but also through oil contracts, trade routes, and global alliancesThis episode is supported by:Stellar Lawhttps://stellarlaw.caFamluxyhttps://famluxy.com