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According to Al Jazeera, China will not comply with the US measures against Iran as it has the capacity to do so and it is in its interest not to.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, China's position on US sanctions on Iran is part of its broader strategy to enhance its economic and political influence in the region and globally. In a wider context, China is playing an increasingly significant role in Middle Eastern affairs, exposing it to growing pressure from the US to align with its steps towards Iran. This tension between the US and China regarding Iran policy reflects the escalating strategic competition between the two great powers.
