Europe EditionChina ‘condemns’ Israel as it looks to show itself as a potential peace broker
- China's top diplomat Wang Yi discussed recent violence between Israel and Iran with Iranian officials, stating that Israel's attacks violate international law.
- China criticized Israel for violating Iran's sovereignty and condemned its actions as reckless, stating that it explicitly condemns Israel's violation of Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
- China has significant oil ties with Iran, purchasing 90% of its crude oil imports, highlighting its vested interests in the conflict.
- Experts believe Iran may respond through proxies in the region rather than direct confrontation, with a Chinese military analyst noting that Iran has effectively demonstrated its ability to retaliate against Israel.
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Analysis by Simone McCarthy, CNN As an unprecedented Israeli attack on Iran last week sparked an escalating conflict between the two foes, China has seen an opportunity to present itself as a potential peace broker and an alternative voice to the United States. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi took on that role over the weekend, speaking separately with his Iranian and Israeli counterparts. In both calls, Wang condemned the attack that sparked t…
China ‘condemns’ Israel as it looks to show itself as a potential peace broker
As an unprecedented Israeli attack on Iran last week sparks a spiraling conflict between the two enemy states, China has seen an opportunity to cast itself as potential peace broker – and an alternative voice to the United States.
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