Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (right) welcomes Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the start of their meeting, in Tehran on March 27. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
Why overhyped US$400 billion deal changes little for China, Iran or Middle East
- China’s reliance on Iran for energy has declined, and it is unlikely China will endanger relations with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries in favour of Iran
- While Tehran hopes to benefit from cooperation, both sides are aware this is not an agreement among equals, as Iran needs China much more than China needs Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (right) welcomes Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the start of their meeting, in Tehran on March 27. Photo: AP
