Experts believe China will adopt a cautious approach to the recent diesel deal between the United States and Russia. The arrangement, announced by the US president Donald Trump, involves Russia supplying over 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets, with another 500,000 tonnes anticipated. Observers suggest Beijing will likely maintain a “wait-and-see” attitude, given Donald Trump’s history of policy shifts. China is assessing the potential long-term implications of the agreement. The deal is viewed by China as “transactional”, signifying a pragmatic move rather than a fundamental shift in US-Russia relations. This calculated observation from China reflects a broader concern regarding the reliability of policies under the current US administration.