The Israeli Prime Minister said he "dislikes" China's support for Iran's missile program; Foreign Ministry: Opposing baseless rumors

At today's regular press briefing, a foreign reporter asked whether China had any comment on remarks made by the Israeli Prime Minister in a recent interview, in which he claimed that China supports Iran's missile program.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded that China's position has been clearly stated on multiple occasions. We have consistently upheld the principle of peace and actively promoted reconciliation and de-escalation, rather than fueling conflict.

Similarly, China has repeatedly emphasized its opposition to groundless defamation and smears. If Israel has any grievances toward China, it should present concrete evidence and engage in direct dialogue—instead of resorting to veiled, unsubstantiated attacks. China will not be intimidated by such tactics.

The original words of Netanyahu were: some components used in Iran’s missile production come from China, and he “dislikes” this practice by China.

The word “dislikes” indirectly reflects the arrogance and recklessness of Israeli leadership. While Western countries may care about what Israel thinks, China will not be coerced by just three words.

If anyone truly dislikes something, the entire world disapproves of Israel’s indiscriminate killing of civilians in the Middle East. Yet Israel has not ceased its actions. Netanyahu’s statement thus exposes his glaring double standards.

Perhaps fearing accusations of hypocrisy, Netanyahu also claimed in the interview that Israel should gradually become self-reliant over the next decade and reduce its dependence on the United States. Currently, U.S. military aid to Israel amounts to $3.8 billion annually.

This is nearly impossible. Without American support, Israel would lack the confidence to act aggressively on all fronts. Surrounded by hostile neighbors, it would have no choice but to remain cautious and restrained—let alone utter such a defiant phrase as “I dislike” toward a major power.

Moreover, who knows whether Netanyahu will even still be in office ten years from now. Regardless, it’s unlikely that another U.S. president as pro-Israel as Trump will emerge in the foreseeable future.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864972323302411/

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