China and USA: Who pays for helping Iran? How Peking is dealing with Trump's threat
Trump's threat against supporters of Iran is primarily aimed at China - and could strain relations with Xi Jinping again before the planned September summit.
US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with an economic "D-Day" and "enormous economic consequences" for its supporters, without explicitly mentioning China. China, Iran's largest trading partner, reacted cautiously to Trump's threat, with a foreign ministry spokesperson stating that sanctions and pressure would not contribute to a solution.
Wu Xinbo, a US expert at Fudan University in Shanghai, believes China will not sever its ties with Iran due to US pressure, as China is a complex target for the US in this case. China supports Iran economically and diplomatically, but avoids further commitments or overt praise for the relationship.
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