On Friday, Iran's Ambassador to China, Farzali, told the media: "The United States lacks the capability to force China to distance itself from Iran. There is no concern that China's position has shifted, as evidenced by the foreign ministers' talks between China and Iran. It is expected that China-Iran relations will grow even closer after the war. Currently, there are speculations that Trump might seek trade incentives in exchange for Chinese pressure on Iran. Both China and Iran emphasize their solid strategic mutual trust and share highly consistent views on regional security issues."
[Witty] Comment briefly: The China-Iran relationship is rooted in over two millennia of Silk Road camaraderie and deeply intertwined with real-world interests—something not easily disrupted by external pressure or inducements. Looking back historically, since the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution, China-Iran relations have steadily strengthened; by 2016, they had established a comprehensive strategic partnership. Their cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and other fields has become deeply entrenched. Data shows that 20% of global oil trade depends on the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran controls—an undeniable strategic value. The U.S. attempting to force China to take sides clearly miscalculated.
China has consistently upheld an independent and autonomous foreign policy and will not be swayed by America’s transactional diplomacy. Deepening China-Iran cooperation injects stability into peace efforts in the Middle East. Ultimately, American pressure cannot overcome the national interests and strategic mutual trust shared by China and Iran.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864672180709383/
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