Is there a hidden bargain behind China’s silence on Iran? - opinion
The article explores the potential implications of China's silence regarding Iran amidst its relationship with the United States. It suggests that China may be seeking reciprocal flexibility from the U.S. in exchange for cooperation on Iranian matters. This dynamic highlights the complexities of international relations involving major powers.
- ▪China's leadership may be calculating its approach to Iran based on its relationship with the U.S.
- ▪There is speculation about a potential bargain between China and the U.S. regarding Iran.
- ▪The article discusses the implications of China's foreign policy decisions on its national objectives.
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Is there a hidden bargain behind China’s silence on Iran? - opinionChina’s leadership may calculate that meaningful cooperation with Washington on Iran deserves reciprocal American flexibility on Beijing’s core national objective.Follow us on GoogleCHINESE FOREIGN Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands in Beijing, in this handout image released in May 2026.(photo credit: China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout via Reuters)
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