Helping Iran Weather the Storm
Editorial, Global Times | January 12, 2012
China's position over a possible Iran war is difficult as China has huge oil interests at stake. ++ China should not expect Russia to act on the issue and needs to act in accordance with its own interests. ++ If the US sanctions Chinese companies for trading with Iran then the Chinese government should take countermeasures. ++ Opposing an Iranian war need not lead to conflict between the US and China and is an opportunity for China to strengthen its diplomatic influence.
