China gains edge over US amid war on Iran: Report

China gains edge over US amid war on Iran: Report A US intelligence analysis suggests that China is gaining an edge over the US amid the war on Iran, US officials familiar with the report told The Washington Post. The assessment, produced for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, details Beijing maximising its advantage over Washington in various arenas, including militarily, economically and diplomatically. China has assisted countries around the world struggling to meet their energy needs following the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most essential waterways for the transport of oil and gas.