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China’s criticism of Israel is no longer just perfunctory
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a location given as Beijing, China, in a handout image released on May 6.
PHOTO: REUTERS
- China maintains a low profile on the Iran-US-Israel war, yet Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned US and Israel's "warmongering".
- China-Israel relations are worsening due to Beijing siding with Palestinians and its deepening ties with Iran. Beijing also recently classified Israel a "high-risk area" - effectively preventing new Chinese investments into Israel.
- Israeli lawmakers' visit to Taiwan and potential upgrade in links further strains China-Israel relations, reflecting Tel-Aviv's strategic choices.
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BRUSSELS – China has maintained a low profile in the current war between Iran, the United States and Israel.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently used some of Beijing’s strongest language to date on the conflict, condemning what he called “warmongering by the US and Israel” after a May 6 meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
