There were no indications of direct intervention — but such an expectation wouldn’t be realistic. As in other recent conflicts, including last year’s attack on Iran, China has condemned the use of force while remaining on the sidelines, keeping in mind its long-term interests. This time, those interests include a highly anticipated visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, expected to take place around early April.
tirsdag 3. mars 2026
What China’s response to the US attack on Iran says about its foreign policy
The day the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, China waited several hours before taking its first official position. It said it was “highly concerned” and called for an immediate halt to military operations and the resumption of dialogue. The next day, Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the strikes as unacceptable and again called for more talks.
There were no indications of direct intervention — but such an expectation wouldn’t be realistic. As in other recent conflicts, including last year’s attack on Iran, China has condemned the use of force while remaining on the sidelines, keeping in mind its long-term interests. This time, those interests include a highly anticipated visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, expected to take place around early April.
There were no indications of direct intervention — but such an expectation wouldn’t be realistic. As in other recent conflicts, including last year’s attack on Iran, China has condemned the use of force while remaining on the sidelines, keeping in mind its long-term interests. This time, those interests include a highly anticipated visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, expected to take place around early April.