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Originally Posted by miami_fan
If I am China, that guarantee is based on the influence I believe I have on Iran and Yemen. If China has that influence then the only way Chinese boots are on the ground is if the West has boots on the ground in an aggressive posture.
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I do not know the real influence China has with Iran. I suspect its not to that level, or at least I've not read about it. FWIW, I know their arms sales to Iran has dropped off considerably since 00s so that's probably an indication.
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They are taking their turn at trying to bring peace to the Middle East. They have the benefit of being seen as a neutral party by most of the parties involved and has been willing to invest (bribe?) in the region without outwardly interfering in regional affairs.
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Yup, I think this is true and they are definitely more neutral than the US, no doubt.