Lebanese media: the "the Belt and Road" initiative creates common development opportunities for the world TV station | square | initiative
International online article: Lebanon's Square TV recently published an article by British commentator Tom Foddy titled "China, Iran, and the New Silk Road.". The article points out that the "the Belt and Road" initiative benefits Eurasia and makes important contributions to regional prosperity and development. China's rise has changed the world order and "rules of the game" once dominated by the United States and the West, creating opportunities for common development for many countries.
Screenshots of articles on the website of Lebanon's "Square" television station
The article states that China has always spared no effort in seeking to establish friendly relations with countries in the Middle East. In recent years, the exchanges between China and Iran have become increasingly close. In March 2021, the two countries signed a 25 year comprehensive cooperation plan between China and Iran. Not long ago, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ahmadian in Johannesburg. The two sides held in-depth exchanges on the implementation of the China Iran comprehensive cooperation plan and the promotion of the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" cooperation.
The article mentions that Iran, historically known as Persia, has been an important gateway connecting multiple continental plates since ancient times and an indispensable part of the ancient Silk Road. As one of the ancient civilizations with a long history, Iran has developed rapidly due to its unique geographical location, becoming a gateway for Asian ideas, culture, and commercial trade to flow westward.
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According to the analysis of the article, the "the Belt and Road" initiative proposed by China aims to connect Eurasia again and promote the economic prosperity and connectivity of countries in the region through infrastructure construction such as railways, roads, ports, airports and energy pipelines. In contrast, the so-called "Indo Pacific strategy" of the United States aims to achieve comprehensive militarization in the Indian Ocean and Pacific region, curb China's development, and consolidate US hegemony.
The article points out that the importance of China as Iran's trade partner is constantly increasing. Both countries agree with the trend of world multipolarity and oppose US hegemony. China Iran cooperation will promote Iran's economic development and strategic space expansion. Through the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, Iran is expected to use its strength to accelerate the construction of high-quality infrastructure, and then access the land transportation network of neighboring countries to build a new land channel for oil and gas exports.
The article believes that China has always interpreted the "the Belt and Road" as common development, that is, to create a strategic environment in which the development of all countries need not be subject to Western hegemonic terms, which often try to curb the development of all countries that run counter to the interests of the West. Development was once a privilege of the West, dominated by a few countries that controlled global capital. But the current rise of China has changed the rules of the game, providing many countries with more development opportunities and resources that could only be obtained through political compromise in the past. The "the Belt and Road" initiative points out a path of development rather than confrontation for Iran, which will help deepen China Iran comprehensive strategic partnership.