Iran's position in China's foreign policy

پژوهش نامه ایرانی سیاست بین الملل

Article 24, Volume 12, Issue 1 - Serial Number 23, November 2023, Pages 655-679   

Document Type: Original Article

DOI: 10.22067/irlip.2023.75934.1262

Authors

Afsaneh Yaryan^{* 1}; ali Salehifarsani²; Hossain Abolfazli Karizi¹

¹Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran

²Azad university

Abstract

China is one of the great powers in the present age, especially economically, and is an active player in this field. China's foreign policy approach to the world is different. The purpose of this study is to examine Iran's position in China's foreign policy. The research question is based on what is Iran's position in China's foreign policy and to answer the question, To answer the question, we test the hypothesis that China is in its foreign policy apparatus in order to counter US unilateralism in the Middle East and to secure the economic benefits of its future projects at the international system level it has a special place in Iran. The method of data collection is based on library and electronic, the method of research is qualitative and process tracking and inspired by the theory of realism. Findings show that China, based on the three strategies of developing economic cooperation, breakout and diversion, considers Iran's in its foreign policy important and has a special view of Iran in the Persian Gulf region. In fact, Iran paves the way for China to be able to supply its own energy source, challenge US-led regional order, seize the Middle East, divert US control from China, and create a large market for Find sales of your products.

Keywords

Iran; China; development of economic cooperation; breakout; diversion

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