China’s Naval Diplomacy Balances Iran With Saudi Arabia

Beijing is also seeking to exploit the new international environment since the nuclear deal to integrate post-sanctions Iran into its ambitious trade and infrastructure plans across Eurasia, known as the Silk Road Economic Belt and Maritime Silk Road. On his visit to Tehran, while emphasizing friendly exchanges between the two countries’ militaries, Sun said that it was important to “rebuild” the Silk Road and promote common development, but he didn’t make reference to any specific infrastructure deals.

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