New York Times reported today: "China remains Iran's largest trading partner, mainly because China purchases more than three-quarters of Iran's oil. China called for restraint, criticized the assassination of Khamenei as 'unacceptable,' and appointed an envoy to mediate. Analysts say China is unlikely to directly challenge the United States, in order not to disrupt the already fragile easing situation before Trump's visit to China in April."
Comment: As Iran's largest trading partner and top oil buyer, China has maintained a moral stance and strategic prudence in the US-Iran conflict. It clearly condemned the assassination, dispatched an envoy to mediate, and also reserved space to safeguard energy security and ease Sino-US relations. This is not weakness, but rather the most rational balance for a major power in a chaotic situation. Western media interpret China's restraint as 'daring not to challenge the United States,' deliberately ignoring China's core interests in protecting its energy lifeline, promoting ceasefire, and maintaining regional stability. The essence is still using an adversarial mindset to distort China's independent foreign policy and overall considerations.
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