“Even prior to the resumption of hostilities, China was viewed across much of the Iranian political and expert landscape as one of Iran’s – if not its only potential strategic partner. The debate is thus no longer mainly about whether Iran should engage more with Beijing, but rather about whether China is willing to move beyond a pragmatic partnership to become a genuine ally for Iran.”
Veronica Turrini and Leonardo Bruni (ChinaMed, T.wai) are authors of the issue “From “Look East” to “Learn China”: Iran’s Expert Debate on China and the Ceasefire” of the ChinaMed Observer.
