China punches hole in Western sanctions on Iran

[SinoChallenger]

People's Daily: Helping Iran weather a looming storm

The Pentagon threatened to respond to Iran's attempts to develop nuclear weapons and block the Hormuz Strait on Sunday. The US obviously sees using force against Iran as a final resort.

China's position when faced with a possible Iran war is difficult. It has huge oil interests there and Iran is of vital importance in alleviating its strategic pressure. But China cannot ally itself with Iran in opposing the US. Therefore, China must make efforts to prevent a war against Iran.

Some hold that Russia should block the US since it has more interests in Iran than China. This is just wishful thinking.

The strategic value of Iran to China is growing bigger than it is to Russia, no matter whether from the perspective of oil demands or geopolitical importance.

We should not expect Russia to act as a shield for China. China needs to act in accordance with its interests over Iran. It should coordinate with Russia and the two should support each other in this matter.

China has made clear its opposition to further sanctions against Iran. Despite pressure from the US and European countries, China should continue trading with Iran.

Though some Chinese companies have shrunk their investment in Iran out of fear of US sanctions, it doesn't have to be the attitude of China. Instead, if Chinese companies are sanctioned by the US due to their legal trade with Iran, China should take countermeasures.

In the absence of conclusive evidence that Iran is developing nuclear weapons, China should provide diplomatic assistance to Iran, by maintaining high-level official visits and opposing any biased treatment of the country.

The US is not ready for a war against Iran yet. Its economy could barely afford a new war and military action against Iran would be unfavorable to Barack Obama's reelection plans. All these suggest that using force against Iran is the most difficult decision the US faces in the new decade.

Opposing the US on Iran will not necessarily lead to confrontation between the US and China.

Without the authorization of the Security Council, the US military threat against Iran is illegal while it is morally just for China to safeguard its interests in Iran. China is not opposing the US but the mere possibility of a war. This is what China should do as a responsible power.

In potentially waging a war against Iran, the US faces much higher risks than China. Participating in the Iran issue is an opportunity for China to strengthen its diplomatic influence.


Helping Iran weather a looming storm - People's Daily Online



As I have predicted, China has declared its support for Iran in opposing USA hegemony, and we will coordinate with the Russians fully on this also. Needless to say, Pakistan stands on our side.

Now india comes under great pressure from USA to support it to sanction Iran. My bet is india will fold like a lawnchair

 

[kollang]

that is a good decision.

 

[rai_kamal]

India have already showed its interest, as it has more to do with Iran than what china had..
India is also against any such sanctions on Iran,..
How about chinese companies going out and yor governemnt decreasing import from iran ?..Ha

 

[fallstuff]

India is going to pay through Russian oil giant skirting sanctions.

 

[K-Xeroid]

India have already showed its interest, as it has more to do with Iran than what china had..
India is also against any such sanctions on Iran,..How about chinese companies going out and yor governemnt decreasing import from iran ?..Ha

The Bold part you've posted could you plz brief it with the help of authentic sources and plz do share where and when indian Government have been taken stance when these sanctions have done on Iran?
Also share some current trade status B\w iran and india?

and plz elaborate how can this http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-...ing-up-counter-terror-cooperation-israel.html will not create disturbance in your relations with Iran..?

 

[LEGENDARY WARRIOR]

China can do it!

 

[gambit]

China can do it!

But WILL do nothing.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

India is going to pay through Russian oil giant skirting sanctions.

India will make sure that Iran gets paid for whatever Iran supplies to India.
And however.

 

[Generally Khan]

But WILL do nothing.

Sounds like you need a cupcake to get over this news.

 

[Tihamah]

If the US started a war with iran no body will help or even dare to support iran.
look at Saddam, the soviets/russians throw him away in a blink, though he was allied and tied with them and had very huge contracts with them.
look at Serbs russian did not even dare to send them AK47.
look At gaddafi, his Russian & Chinese friends sold him in a heart beat, regardless of the mega contracts he had with them!
iran is not very much different, also knowing how China have very important economical and political relations with SA & GCC countries, means china will not risk any thing for the sake of iran.

reality is reality whether you like it or not.

 

[SinoChallenger]

As I have predicted, india folded like a lawnchair. India to cut Iran oil imports, may not seek waiver-sources


If the USA will tone down its aggression, and the situation calms down a bit, this is what's likely to happen: EU buys from KSA while China buys from Iran.

The Great EU-China Oil Swap - The Source - WSJ

Forget about using US dollars in oil trade. In the post-sanction world, China supplies Iran weapons and Iran supplies China oil. We both get what we need!