China’s Iran Dilemma: Is There Really An ‘Axis of Evil 2.0’?

China has been Iran’s largest trade partner for a decade, with business and diplomatic ties so close that some US politicians have claimed that there’s a new ‘Axis of Evil 2.0’ created by the partnership of China, Iran and Russia.
Iran is part of the ‘Axis of Resistance’, and has been funding groups like Hamas and the Houthis. But how is China impacted by the actions of members of the ‘Axis of Resistance’? And how could this affect Beijing’s ties with the rest of the Middle East?
00:00 China’s huge presence in Iran
04:03 Hamas, Houthis, and more in Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’
06:13 ‘Axis of Evil 2.0: Reality or myth?
#china #gaza #palestine #middleeast #peace #houthi #usa #saudiarabia #iran
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About the show: Over the last twenty years, China’s influence in the Middle East has grown substantially. China has major economic partnerships with Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and also Israel.
How is the war in Gaza impacting these investments? Can China be a peace mediator between Israel and Hamas? And how do the current events in the Middle East impact great power competition between the United States and China?
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[@MgWynn]

China is working so hard for multipolar world. But US is working so hard to maintain unipolar world. The world needs multipolar world so badly. God help us all. We need it now.

[@SK-lt1so]

You "need" the CCP? You really need a leash that badly?

[@behroozsalehi8571]

"China is working so hard for multipolar world" .... For Now

[@PatrickF7]

​Your media ​trys so hard and it successfully made you buy its brainwashing. So you mentioned CCP, even you wouldn't face any impact in your daily life. You haven't even really met 1 Chinese or had 1 Chinese friend, but you have a such a high sarcasm and hatred toward CCP. Now we know how good is the instigation. @@SK-lt1so

[@elc6895]

​@@SK-lt1soas it is they are doing much much better than the "elected" leaders in the waste. But waste can always use their mouth piece to say otherwuae, moral high ground, chna collapse, gnoside etc, i have stop watching, listening, reading most of them vs daily read watch in not so distant past.

[@urujchoudhary]

Joke😂

[@mfg8129]

Only a bastard will label others evil.

[@westwoodly]

US is not smart. It needs China to influence or rein in Iran. Yet it labels China an enemy and evil. Which "enemy' will help another enemy? China leaves US to play the game - to making US themselves look so weak and hopeless to the world. It's an art.

[@kimphuong5395]

Agree 100%

[@SirSX3]

like what y'all have been saying about Israel and US?

[@TD1237]

Yes, the ones who say this do way worrse things, as we've witnessed time and time again.

[@ibcyt]

Axis 2.0? Axis of evil is called AUKUS and has ALWAYS been real AXIS OF EVIL.

[@khookeekeng]

Axis of evil, US,UK &JP

[@angec.4757]

You left out Israel

[@lktan224]

Israel leader of the pack. The most evil of all.

[@louis8743]

Convince yourself Wumao.😂😂😂

[@cheongseeksam3502]

@@louis8743by the number of wars that have killed millions of innocents since WW2, US is certainly stands out as the main axis of evil!

[@simsgazytech2013]

US, Uk And EU , root of all evil in the world

[@pugster73]

China's Iran Dilemna? And Iran don't like trading with China? Shows how biased the narrator is.

[@gabrielamponsah2612]

CNA is now the lead voice of anti-China voice in Singapore, maybe they have new owners.

[@aslampervez2294]

US is prosecuting geno side in gaza with help of Israel but this guy ignore this

[@pugster73]

@@gabrielamponsah2612 That idiot from CSIS made claims that Iran is China's 1% trade, didn't take to account that China's economy is much bigger than Iran. If you go to wikipedia Iran's biggest importer and exporter is China with Iran has an export surplus to China. You don't see the Chinese complain about that.

[@hadiNhce]

Not at all these terms got used as a metaphor... Both Chinese and Iranian are interested in each other during history and beyond economic bounds

[@westwoodly]

US itself is actually facing the dilemma of its own. It labels China the enemy, the axis of evil. Yet, it feels impotent and needs China the enemy, the evil to help in many areas including environment issues and military conflicts.

[@eddyg4742]

When a country is isolated from the global markets through sanctions, how do you expect them to be normal in that abnormal situation? If not for USD hegemony, the vast majority of all countries would happily have a good trading relationship with Iran. The west is good at isolating countries that don't align with them, forcing them to the brink of collapse, and when they resist hard, call them evil. The coming new global world order won't be the same. The question is how far away that era is. Maybe just another GFC 2.0 away.

[@Sabundy]

So well said mate 👏👏👏👏. 100% spot on.

[@TD1237]

I agree with you. The probIems Western lmperiaIism causes can never be overemphasized.

[@willengel2458]

the British Empire had its Suez Canal moment. it's just a matter of how and when for the Empire of Lies.

[@westwoodly]

Communist East and West Germany are able to live as one German people. Communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam are now living peacefully. Communist North Korea and South Korea will be able to live peacefully if united and left on its own. Hong Kong and Taiwan will live with China peacefully as one Chinese people. The US and west simply cannot stomach it and must divide and rule.

[@kaf711]

US says to CHINA .you must listen to us. CHINA says go take a hike

[@JimySlow-wq9bw]

Big respect to Iran nation salute to Iranian-Persian-Farsi people the real brave people

[@hadiNhce]

Chinese and Iranian are partnerships and interested in each other... Salutations ❤🎉

[@hirotofy7653]

​@@hadiNhce What is China dealing with Talibans in Afghanistan. Or support Myanmar junta eith weapon. Shame on you have bloody hand.

[@SirSX3]

yes, Iranian people are brave for standing up to the theocratic regime in waves of protest across the countries against its policies and actions

[@PIT72100]

John Mearsheimer said. No Country on this planet should trust America...... that's said it all ..........

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

he is just one of many academics who have expressed a variety of different views. we call it democracy and freedom of speech… something that is completely alien to u

[@leexingha]

@@Kevin-fq3zh "he is just one of many academics" - dont lump him to the common stock. he is a realist & no wonder u wont relate nor understand

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

@@leexingha and who are you to tell me that? lmao

[@Gman979]

But he is also a rabid anti China charlatan.

[@andrewlim7751]

​@@Kevin-fq3zh You must offended by facts.

[@Shaftalooooo]

God bless Iran Supporting the weak is hinged in their constitution. Iran was one of the few who supported South Africa during its struggles for freedom. Read your history

[@TD1237]

True. Even before they severed ties with the aparthied government in 1979, they had already denounced aparthied numerous times. I believe they even provided funds to resistance groups.

[@hadiNhce]

China is promoting peace and tranquility in the world... Iran is and was an old partnership of china during history... God bless both of them

[@LarryLarryize-wu4ru]

​@@TD1237in think there might be a ulterior motive for the revolution in 79, very suspicious things happened

[@dr.khalidbeergeel5471]

What is evil, if evil is to survive without America misunderstandings of democracy then everyone should be an evil

[@thegreatone4090]

It’s a free market so if Iran is not happy with the trade arrangements with China then they should renegotiate.

[@hadiNhce]

No that's not true... Iran is interested in China

[@shilongtang549]

作为一家新加坡媒体，报道一定要按照是非曲直公正。

[@jt-ttt]

美国的小泰迪，也许泰迪都比它个头大。😂

[@bg24955]

Iran vs. United States of Israel. China is not party to the dispute.

[@playerish]

So you are syaibg US and EU are axis of angel?

[@aslampervez2294]

US EU UK r axis of genocide

[@kongwee1978]

Axis of God.

[@FadazMada]

@@kongwee1978 Axis of Dog

[@robertlee9838]

Wow, The US is perfect!

[@ikawatibashiron5868]

Singapore biggest race is Chinese but they support US is hilarious. Anyway with what unfold in Gaza more and more I support China Iran and Russia

[@JonKino828]

It is the Sporean government that is supporting US, not the Sporean Chinese. The reason is simple, there are many Islamist groups in South East Asia that it is difficult for Spore to defend without US support.

[@uhmmmok4647]

Nationalism should'nt be correlated with race. Taiwan and HongKong are ethnically Chinese but look at their relationship with the CPP. And also, Singapore will side to whoever it thinks it will benefit the most, its an extremely capitalist nation anyway

[@lvjinbin28]

@@JonKino828 then why not let PLA to defend Singapore? why PLA navy can't control Malacca strait but US navy can? because Singapore is anti-Chinese.

[@SirSX3]

not everything is about race smh

[@user-yj1zy2bz8n]

这是国家利益，和民族情感不同。新加坡需要美国保障安全，自然在政治上会亲美国，中国对新加坡态度很暧昧，并没有给新加坡提供安全保障。

[@mssv19123]

Axis of Troublemakers US UK Japan....

[@Western_Decline]

Why is CNA such a Western dog propaganda outlet? Did it only ask the opinions of westerners for this piece? Does Singapore have strategic independence? - I already know the answer.

[@Cheebainese_SkewedValues]

Don't cry Lianhe Zaobao will make you happy with all their pekingese and chow chow talking points. Remain in that crack and dont venture out.

[@louisooi392]

....because they are being Paid to spew anti Russia, China, Iran bias and prejudice

[@atky7032]

China is only concerned about trade which will benefit their own country and people. What Iran does is their own business. The Chinese government does not have the responsibility of worrying about that. That's what a good elected government does.

[@six89]

There are three best friends based on equality trust respect and help each other to Punch on the face of a group of devils.

[@giawou6615]

LKY, the Singapore founder would said Rubbish talk

[@stevencher9968]

Am l watching Fox news ?

[@Western_Decline]

CNA is a western dog, like the Singaporean government.

[@p51wildfyre]

Downplaying China’s geopolitical objective is a mistake!

[@xxoo-lp6vc]

LKY just roll..on this report

[@AnxiousOfNothing]

We have heard this bulls@#%t. Always looking for a scrapgoat. US is the best 😂😂

[@anuarmohamedan8582]

But now the us evidently unveil their true identity toward gaza

[@user-pz2ny8hz5i]

Who is the most ethical military(IDF) ally in the world?

[@bobafett5757]

*Ha ha Brits colony got blamed for that border.dispute*

[@Honoradevi]

LOL, so what should we call US-UK-EU-Israel ally? Axis of angels? Axis of Goddess?? Axis of God?? The Avengers?? 😂😂😂

[@cikicikibumbum259]

axis of holiness.

[@Goku65027]

Axis of pure evil. don’t forget jaliyawala bagh

[@TheJohnnyJohnny]

Alliance of freedom

[@TheJohnnyJohnny]

Alliance of freedom

[@TheJohnnyJohnny]

Alliance of freedom

[@willliam1420]

Who's the white haired guy with the American accent? Why does he supposedly speak for Iranian unease over trade with China?

[@newsubcriber65887]

Yemen has no friends

[@mejiger]

Interview Iranians to hear their views not their enemies

[@woody1452]

You're talking balance in journalism? That would be too much to expect from CNA.

[@SirSX3]

they've been protesting against their government for years now

[@JonKino828]

With all the crippling sanctions against Iran, what does US expects Iran to do? The only hope is the continuing expansion of BRICS+ to includes all of global south.

[@winkus8586]

Axis of evil or good depends on who is the winner.

[@bobafett5757]

*So is it Arunachal or Zangnan ?*

[@sepilokfui]

😂😂😂 the persian culture was adopted in china before the american and singaporean existed. if you ever visited the palace in Beijing 雍和宫 and the palace in Kashgar 香妃宫, then what surprise you ? just because American said that Iran is bad, sanction and Singapore got to follow. America sanctions what ard 100 other countries? not all bow theirs head like Singapore does.

[@rap3208]

The guy in 3:28 is saying bullshit, Iran has a trade deficit with CHina because China is the world's factory. Everybody has a trade deficit with CHina. Iran has primarily China as their main export because all the western nations sanctioned them. iran should be grateful that China trades with them despite the order sanction from Uncle Sam. As to cheap products, you get what you pay for. Pay top money and you'll get state-of-the-art product.

[@ronelferrolino3269]

AXis of Evil - US , ISRAEL , UK ,GERMANY , ETC..

[@MILABRRA]

ASIA DEVELOPMENT IS ALL WE WANT & THOSE COUNTRIES ARE DOING GREAT FOR THEIR PEOPLE

[@johnnyquest6894]

Is there really an Axis of Evil 2.0? The short answer is NO, period!

[@alanc457]

Wasn’t a version 1 either but someone truly evil told you there was

[@sompasongs]

The real Axis of Evil, the USAxis of Evil!

[@leexingha]

i laughed hard about hearing the Axis of Evil 2.0. not just coming from the US but from Bush specifically

[@dindenwaliyyu2127]

NO.

[@antzaninetti]

Yes, US and friends.

[@Hyejin.park23]

Then who’s the good guy …

[@willengel2458]

since when CNA, a Singapore state mouthpiece became subsidiary of VOA?

[@jjsamuelgunn1136]

CIA News Agency

[@willengel2458]

@@jjsamuelgunn1136 most western media outlets have been infiltrated by xx agency.

[@andrewlim7751]

I think the head at CNA dunno they're in Asia. 😁😁

[@willengel2458]

@@andrewlim7751 it's just too obvious they've been compromised.

[@kimphuong5395]

CNA reporter repleting the mainstream Western media talking point

[@tongzhao4032]

Check the history

[@Arsen4155]

So The US and its allies are the angels? lol😂

[@alileevil]

The USA still has a mostly militaristic viewpoint. By shutting out Iran with sanctions, they have literally gifted the country to the Chinese. Sometimes it is difficult to believe that the West which was once the most dominant force, and still is to some extent are making such foolish foreign policy decisions.

[@harbinger6562]

I understand that the Red Sea tension is harmful to some Economy Why not start dialogue with Houthis and stop looking at Them as beneath Yourself because 🇺🇲 strategically holds You at high regard 🤔❤️

[@kamalchoudhury5380]

Yes it’s US and Israel

[@dylandavis3518]

You forgott Modi in the axes

[@silentreaper9264]

Are you nuts you are saying India 🇮🇳 in Axis with China😂.You should take some bath to come out of your Drug Intoxication🤣.We are speaking against west yeah because they are still thinking themselves as most powerful just as them during their colonial period.But that is past and we don't know about other countries but if India's National Interest is questioned by Anyone not only West Anyone they will face severe consequences.Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[@SirSX3]

No, India and China have territory disputes that have flared up in recent years. They're not that friendly anymore.

[@renatoapostol8057]

"...when men and nations walk in the fear of God and obedience to His commandments, THEY PROSPER AND GROW... but when they disregard Him and His word, there comes a DECAY that unless arrested by righteousness, LEADS TO IMPOTENCE AND DEATH.." by GBH

[@harbinger6562]

Good afternoon ❤️🇸🇬🦾😇👋

[@Chinastatemedia]

Iran china Russia only one of truth humanity

[@ohdarlinggobuyabrain]

say axis of hypocrite 🤣🤣🤣

[@eugeneferguson8480]

China is after $ economic interest the only thing they wan physically is taiwan 😅

[@zeosanduras9689]

We should call west Alliance of demon 😂

[@alisarraf281]

Iran built its metro in the '90s! At that time China was still struggling with high poverty. Why do you lie this easily?!

[@vamoua4036]

The called evils don't do much while the caller is creating problems around the world?

[@User-xyxklyntrw]

Myth

[@modoubaka657]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@kalmurphy5254]

China has also came to the United states and bailout. Of debt before.

[@superchargerone]

CNA? aren't you independent? Why is it that practically every news item that involves certain countries always get that special spin and sound no different to what is reported by the big WESTERN corporate media? Whose's interests are you representing? Are you journalist that report facts or are you advertisers that broadcast western opinion pieces? which is it CNA?

[@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc]

Three Blind Mice comes to mind. Three thieves playing nice, as long as it suits.

[@sagittariusann1220]

新加坡抱好美國大腿，係好安全帶，背骨仔，別說到時候不顧及情面

[@GaoDaHoi]

Just to say. Iran is a nation that beats a girl to death for not wearing a tudong.

[@ahmengtan6139]

I am worry china close relationship with islamic extremist countries.😢

[@p51wildfyre]

Axis of Evil events: February 20, 2022 vs February 24, 2022. October 8, 2023 vs October 7, 2023. Beijing Winter Olympics Games concluded on February 20, 2022. February 4, 2022 : Xi and Putin met in Beijing prior to the opening ceremony. February 24, 2022: Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine- laying waste to its land and cities with thousands of lives lost ! October 7, 2023 was the conclusion of the ASIAN Games in Hangzhou, China! A major participant was Iran. PRC government supports IRAN-BACKED HAMAS! This emboldened the Iran-backed HAMAS! A Gestapo style attack with armed paragliders and modified armed land vehicles will not win the battle but may win the propaganda war with hatred generated towards Israel as a consequence of deaths to thousands of Palestinian civilians! October 7, 2023 a day before conclusion of the 2023 ASIAN Games in China! Hitler had to WAIT for three years after the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympic Games to invade Poland and start World War II. Three years, not four days after, not one day before the conclusion of a prestigious sporting event ! Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine only four days after the conclusion of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games! Iran-backed HAMAS could not even wait for the ASIAN Games 2023 to conclude ! Coincidence or collusion! Two prestigious sports events hosted by Xi, both followed by death and destruction! One in Europe and one in Asia! Tik Tok that!

[@woody1452]

Thank you for taking time out from reading tea leaves to share that gem of a comment with us. 😂😂😂😂

[@p51wildfyre]

@@woody1452 unfortunately it was a documented past not about seeing the future! Learn from it, PRC government with propaganda deceives the world allowing them to cause chaos in a subtle way - Silent death like a ghost with one child policy, covid-19 with global misinformation/deception, Ukraine war benefiting PRC more than any other country, Iran backed HAMAS attack to the detriment of the Palestinians - with PRC attempting to be the peacemaker!

[@p51wildfyre]

@@woody1452 my vision would be Confucius, Sun Tzu and Bruce Lee weeping in their graves seeing 336 million unborn babies aborted/killed by PRC government…

[@pingpong7810]

Xinjiang part of Pakistan 🖤🖤🖤

[@reclusewanderer]

Kashmir is part of Pakistan, Modi Bhakt not Xinjiang.

[@subasthapa4839]

Free khalistan ✊🏻

[@shilongtang549]

😂😂😂​@@reclusewanderer

[@lengthao8424]

The cows are always been slaves of other.......!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JonKino828]

Xinjiang has always been part of China. Chinese are the original inhabitants there. Uighurs came to Xinjiang after China has set up the silk road.

[@imtiyazhossain3053]

It is questionable how much knowledge or knowledge those who say such things have about Iran, and more significantly, during the past 30 years, the US has invaded around 15 or 16 countries, the most of which were Muslim nations worldwide. Everyone can now discern who is acting like a devil and who is truly Evil.🤣🤣

[@nextlastChang]

China is copying/pasting Japan's past before the WW2, including its mistakes. - China forgot how that ended up.

[@johnhemryjson8673]

Hello we meet again troll or Taiwan bot 🖕🖕🖕

[@cheongchoong6654]

you don't looks like a fool's who doesn't know he is a fool!

[@subasthapa4839]

Curry triggered 😭

[@atangled]

china has nukes.....japan didn't

[@williamlim5508]

😂 😂😂 funny bot

[@user-pm2et3sz7s]

China Investment on Saudi Arabia, United Emirates Arab, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq including isrealis state as well, what China Doing is Actually Do care about Middle east people, not Gained influence, what the united states Doing in middle east before Chinese influence, is about Helping middle east, is about Helping undeveloped nation, is about Helping people being suffer from Terrorist and Bring Freedom and Democrasy to middle east ?, NO, is all about Exploitation oil Resources as the main Focus By the united states of America instead Helping on suffering people on the street in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Algeria, sudan, western Sahara, and Palestine, LoL, make sense why Iran send Troop to Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and Palestine against the united states of America For Being Exploitation Oil Resources for almost past Few Decade, LoL : /

[@ArabicReja973]

"Never underestimate the stupidity of the Chinese regime," said China's 🇨🇳 experts.

[@TheAlchemist1089]

Are you happy 😊

[@freemanol]

​@@TheAlchemist1089his bot salary must be good relative to other indians

[@williamlim5508]

Go back to your basement

[@8spores]

Never underestimate your stupidity

[@rap3208]

Yeah, their stupidy has them doubling their economy every 7 years and now they are the top economy in terms of PPP. Before this decade is over, they will be the biggest in all barometers and the other guy can't keep fudging their numbers to seem on top.

[@user-zc1xc1yz2j]

What a biased media ！

[@Goku65027]

Cna insider propaganda channel of west

[@user-zc1xc1yz2j]

excuse me？ You label 1.4 billion people as evil？

[@freeneasy5906]

Evil 5 E,,