US EditionBeijing, a longtime friend of Tehran, turns to cautious diplomacy in Iran's war with Israel
- When Israel launched airstrikes nearly two weeks ago, China backed Iran diplomatically but refrained from military support.
- Driven by energy security concerns, China’s diplomatic stance with Iran is influenced by its reliance on 1.2 million barrels of Iranian oil daily and the need to protect its economic interests amid regional volatility.
- At the UN, China, with Russia and Pakistan, drafted a resolution condemning attacks 'in the strongest terms,' and Wang Yi called Iran to condemn Israel's violation of its sovereignty.
- Consequently, China's limited influence is exposed by muted responses and quiet diplomacy, with Jude Blanchette stating it 'isn't inclined to stick its neck out' despite economic stakes.
- Looking ahead, the conflict’s escalation risks disrupting China’s Belt and Road Initiative, threatening energy security and intensifying U.S.-China strategic rivalry.
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China is buying Iran's oil exports almost completely, the armies of both countries are doing maneuvers together. However, during the Israeli and American attacks, Beijing remained conspicuously silent.
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The short-lived war between Israel and Iran has highlighted Iran’s partnerships with other U.S. adversaries, mainly Russia and communist China. Though no formal alliance exists between Iran, China, Russia, and other aligned states, their political and economic relationships are often seen as a de facto coalition opposed to the U.S.-led West. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) publicly condemned the Israeli and American attacks on Iran’s nuclear a…
Beijing, a longtime friend of Tehran, turns to cautious diplomacy in Iran's war with Israel
When Israel attacked Iran nearly two weeks ago, the Chinese government, a longtime friend of Iran, jumped into action — at least, when it came to words. It condemned the attacks. Its leader, Xi Jinping, got on the phone with the Russian leader and urged a ceasefire. Its foreign minister spoke with his counterpart in Iran. But that’s where China stopped. The usual rhetoric was delivered. De-escalation and dialogue were trumpeted. Yet China offere…
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Beijing, a longtime friend of Tehran, turns to cautious diplomacy in Iran’s war with Israel
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