Monday, February 16, 2015

Meanwhile, China Chimes In

"'Talks on the Iran nuclear issue face a historic opportunity, and striking a comprehensive deal on schedule is the trend of the times and the desire of the people,' Wang told his Iranian counterpart, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement issued on Monday."
The report included this tidbit: "China's crude oil imports from Iran jumped by nearly 30 percent last year to their highest average level since 2011, as Iran's largest oil client boosted shipments after an interim deal eased sanctions on Tehran."  And the added economic incentive, perhaps: "'China is willing to encourage even more Chinese companies to invest in Iran and build factories via the joint development of industrial parks in accordance with Iran's development needs and China's ability,' he said." 

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