Why China is unlikely to back Iran sanctions

Christian Science Monitor by Peter Ford | Sep. 30, 2009 (News Analysis)

China is showing no appetite for the tougher sanctions that Western leaders have been threatening against Iran over its nuclear program, and would likely veto any United Nations effort to impose a stiffer embargo even if Thursday's talks between US Security Council members and Iran go badly. Full Story »

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Topics: China, Iran, Foreign Policy, Iran Nuclear Program
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Sep 30, 2009 - 8:56 AM PDT
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