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2006-05-13 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Advice from China to Iran: 'Back Away From the Cliff's Edge'

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Posted by 3dc 2006-05-13 11:45|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The U.S., as the world's sole superpower, has followed its own global strategy since the end of World War II - and with few exceptions, it has never flinched when a strategic benefit was at stake.

An interesting perception by a Chinese author writing for a Chinese audience.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-05-13 11:57|| 2006-05-13 11:57|| Front Page Top

#2 And you just know it's not some random Joe from the street posting in China Daily.

Posted by 3dc 2006-05-13 12:54|| 2006-05-13 12:54|| Front Page Top

#3 Somehow, I don't think this is representative of the Chinese perception of this issue. With large investments in Iran, China has stymied our attempts to contain the situation diplomatically and even encouraged Iran through trade deals and arms sales.

Posted by Slinelet Jomolet1407 2006-05-13 12:56|| 2006-05-13 12:56|| Front Page Top

#4 If the ChiComs know one thing, it's propaganda for U.S. consumption.

Posted by Captain America 2006-05-13 12:57|| 2006-05-13 12:57|| Front Page Top

#5 good graphic in the story for you to grab, Fred

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-05-13 13:06|| 2006-05-13 13:06|| Front Page Top

#6 Perhaps it is exactly because of those investments, trade deals and arms sales that China wants to talk Iran into backing away from the brink. The Iraq thing hasn't worked out too well for the Oil for Food recipients.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-05-13 14:17|| 2006-05-13 14:17|| Front Page Top

#7 GPS coords for the Tehran Chinese Embassy?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-05-13 14:28|| 2006-05-13 14:28|| Front Page Top

#8 thisn?

Posted by Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel #1 2006-05-13 23:56|| 2006-05-13 23:56|| Front Page Top

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