How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing peace and diplomatic solutions amid the US-Israel war on Iran, contrasting with the more aggressive US stance.
- China maintains a pragmatic, noninterventionist approach, balancing strong economic ties with Iran, Gulf states, the US, and Israel, positioning itself as a responsible global power.
- Beijing has actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, including numerous high-level calls and meetings, while downplaying its role in ceasefire negotiations to avoid deep entanglement in Middle East conflicts.
- Analysts note China’s primary interest is regional stability to protect its economic and energy security, as over 40% of its crude oil imports come from the Middle East.
- Despite reports of China potentially supplying Iran with military technology, experts believe Beijing will carefully manage its actions to preserve relations with both Iran and the US ahead of upcoming diplomatic talks.
