Beijing Balances Iranian Opportunities with Tehran Troubles

Fundamentally, Chinese leaders seek to change Iran’s behavior, but not its regime. PRC policy makers want Iranian oil, but they are cautious about irritating more important commercial partners, especially the United States; when defending Tehran, Beijing strives to avoid confronting Washington directly.

Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1OfDTLj