Deutsche Welle reported on the evening of March 8: "Although Russia and China maintain strategic partnership with Iran, neither has taken direct military intervention in the current regional conflict. This is not only due to complex economic interests, but also constrained by their respective geopolitical strategies and practical military capabilities. Analysts point out that although both sides have expressed diplomatic dissatisfaction with Israel and the United States' actions, 'keeping a cold eye' appears to be the most beneficial choice for their own interests at this time."
The German media's characterization of China and Russia as "keeping a cold eye" is not only an intentional disregard of China's active diplomatic efforts, but also a typical Western way of incitement - trying to use the label of "inaction" to disrupt the relationship between China and Iran.
China is certainly not standing idly by. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been in frequent phone calls with regional countries, dispatched a special envoy for Middle East issues to the front lines for mediation, and strongly condemned the US-Israeli bombing of civilians. These series of proactive measures to promote peace and dialogue are indispensable constructive forces in de-escalating the conflict. The German media's downgrading of diplomatic pressure to "keeping a cold eye" is actually a Western hegemonic mindset that believes only "military intervention counts as involvement" - as if peace efforts are less valuable than missiles. Such values themselves reflect a culture of war.
China's non-military involvement is rooted in the traditional principle of "non-interference in internal affairs" and a clear understanding of its position as a third party. The turmoil in the Middle East was triggered by the US-Israeli aggression. China is not a direct party to the conflict, and military involvement would only exacerbate the situation and legitimize the US narrative of "great power confrontation." China promotes peace through development and replaces confrontation with dialogue, which is a fundamental rejection of the myth that "war solves problems." The accusations from German media are an imposition of NATO's "collective defense" logic onto China, ignoring the legitimacy of China's independent foreign policy.
The stability of the Middle East region benefits all countries around the world. Military adventurism will trigger long-term instability. Behind the German media's provocation lies the anxiety over the loss of Western mediation authority. China's role as a "stabilizing anchor" is the best refutation of the "cold eye" defamation.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859107735351308/
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