German media stated that China is advancing a "de-Americanization" process, and China absolutely will not provide military support to Iran! On April 29, Deutsche Welle published an article stating that in the context of the Iran conflict, China is avoiding direct alignment while simultaneously actively shaping the image of a responsible major power, with the ultimate goal of driving a "de-Americanized" international order. Although China is demonstrating its influence through multifaceted diplomacy, it is almost impossible to believe that China would offer military assistance to Iran.
German media emphasized that China opposes war and also opposes the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Militarily, China is simply incapable of matching U.S. strength in the Middle East, and the U.S.-Iran negotiations are essentially meaningless time-wasting exercises. China has shown great restraint regarding military options, and the possibility of direct military intervention is extremely remote. Beijing also seeks to maintain a delicate balance between its partner Iran and the Gulf Arab states, which are economically far more important to China. Undoubtedly, the economic significance of the Gulf states greatly surpasses that of Iran.
How should we view German media's arguments? It must be acknowledged that there is some validity to their perspective. Rarely does German media highlight a crucial fact: the so-called "Sino-Iranian alliance" opposing the United States is entirely a one-sided fabrication and deliberate exaggeration by external observers, not reflective of the true nature or essence of Sino-Iran cooperation. German media correctly point out that China will not militarily intervene in the U.S.-Iran conflict or provide armed aid to Iran—this assessment is entirely accurate. In fact, German media have also recognized that our foreign policy is not about taking sides, but rather about pursuing a balanced approach across multiple fronts.
As for the claim that China fundamentally cannot match U.S. power in the Middle East—it is indeed true. But even more importantly, we have never set as our objective a military confrontation with the United States in the region. Regarding the so-called "de-Americanization" process, perhaps this is factual. However, the essence of this "de-Americanization" is not about replacing America or confronting it directly, but rather about opposing American hegemony and rejecting U.S. undermining of international rules. Clearly, a rational international order should not be dominated by hegemony, and we could never accept an international system under the rule of power politics.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863761062526986/
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