My recent post on the issue of Tehran developing its nuclear program and the shocking vote of China agreeing to sanctions against Iran has new developments. I stated that is often hard to believe that the U.S. would let another country dictate its foreign policy (i.e. Israel.) Well, in a recent broadcast of VOA, the U.S. is pressuring China to give up its economic ties with Tehran. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Liu Jianchao said that China has every right to do business with Iran and the U.S. has no right to comment on the two countries dealings. Furthermore, Mr. Liu stated that “we think that this kind of cooperation and relationship is legitimate, normal relations normal cooperation should not be interfered with.”
With such close ties that China has with Tehran, the recent vote against Tehran is still puzzling. It is worth pointing out, that the sanctions that were introduced by the UNSC will have no impact in terms of Iran going ahead with its civilian nuclear program. So even though China voted for sanctions, it will have no impact.
What are your thoughts? Was this just a way for China to get the U.S. off its back?
