China’s Naval Diplomacy Balances Iran With Saudi Arabia

SSG Norman Lihou — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 09:45:30 -0500

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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Leading up to and after the Iran nuclear deal, China has expanded its naval ties in the Gulf, particularly with Iran. Closer Sino-Iranian ties likely raised eyebrows in Saudi Arabia, which is China&rsquo;s largest crude oil supplier but also a naval partner on the other side of the Persian Gulf.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 12:19 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:19:10 -0500

China only care about China ... so ... China will play the middle man.