Beijing’s priority is peaceful coexistence between Iran and neighbors

Majid Sharifi, an international affairs analyst, told the Iran newspaper that China’s approach toward Iran is not based on identity ties or ideological alignment. As a result, Beijing does not necessarily view stronger relations with Tehran as putting it in opposition to the United States.

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