HowardChina is Against the Iran War
Real Crash- Looking at the Financial System and the War Drive:
It should be clear now that China as well as Russia are against an attack on Iran. This has strategic implications. These countries do not want a war to escalate into a nuclear exchange between the Western and Eastern powers. Don't give up. Obama could still be driven out or totally disgraced as an agent of the oligarchy.
In a front-page editorial entitled "Helping Iran Weather A Looming Storm", China's Global Times, which is associated with People's Daily and the ruling Party, warns that "China's position when faced with a possible Iran war is difficult," and "China needs to act in accordance with [Russia's] interests over Iran."
The editorial reads:
"The Pentagon threatened to respond to Iran's attempts to develop nuclear weapons and block the Hormuz Strait on Sunday. The US obviously sees using force against Iran as a final resort.
"China's position when faced with a possible Iran war is difficult. It has huge oil interests there and Iran is of vital importance in alleviating its strategic pressure. But China cannot ally itself with Iran in opposing the US. Therefore, CHINA MUST MAKE EFFORTS TO PREVENT A WAR AGAINST IRAN.
"Some hold that Russia should block the US since it has more interests in Iran than China. This is just wishful thinking.
"The strategic value of Iran to China is growing bigger than it is to Russia, no matter whether from the perspective of oil demands or geopolitical importance.
"We should not expect Russia to act as a shield for China. China needs to act in accordance with its interests over Iran. It should coordinate with Russia and the two should support each other in this matter.
"China has made clear its opposition to further sanctions against Iran. Despite pressure from the US and European countries, China should continue trading with Iran.
"Though some Chinese companies have shrunk their investment in Iran out of fear of US sanctions, it doesn't have to be the attitude of China. Instead, if Chinese companies are sanctioned by the US due to their legal trade with Iran, China should take countermeasures.
"In the absence of conclusive evidence that Iran is developing nuclear weapons, China should provide diplomatic assistance to Iran, by maintaining high-level official visits and opposing any biased treatment of the country.
"The US is not ready for a war against Iran yet... [This reflects a misunderstanding: the war drive comes from London-- ed.]
"Opposing the US on Iran will not necessarily lead to confrontation between the US and China..."
