In an exclusive interview with Ainar Tangen, a senior fellow at the Center for Innovation in Global Governance, Mohammad Khatibi discussed Iran–China relations under the shadow of international sanctions
Tangen outlined Beijing’s foreign policy toward Iran, emphasizing that despite the intensification of United Nations and U.S. sanctions, China will continue its cooperation with Tehran.
According to him, China will stand firm against U.S. overreach under any circumstances. Tangen stressed that this stance does not mean China seeks a military confrontation with the United States, and—referring to the bitter experience of two world wars and widespread massacres—highlighted the need to avoid military conflict.
He also noted that in the confrontation between China and the United States, Beijing has more tools and capabilities at its disposal, and that Donald Trump’s actions against China place more pressure on Washington than on Beijing.
China’s Position on Regional Conflicts
Tangen refer to the crimes committed by the Zionist regime in Gaza, stating that China has consistently condemned these massacres, which violate the principles of humanity and human rights, and that it will work to help stop them.
At the same time, he emphasized that China’s foreign policy and overall approach do not allow Beijing to take Iran’s side militarily in the event of a potential confrontation between Iran and the Zionist regime.
He underscored China’s commitment to peace, adding that unlike the United States, China has no military bases around the world and does not seek to impose its views or ideas on independent governments.
