The international situation is unpredictable, since the reform and opening up, our country's strength has been steadily rising, China's ability to become stronger is a good thing, but it is also easy to be feared by other countries.
Oil is an important resource, but the distribution of oil in the world is not even, some countries are rich in oil resources, while some countries do not have a single oil mine, and the oil used is dependent on imports.
China's demand for oil is not small, but there are no oil mines in China, so it must rely on foreign imports, even if it costs a lot.
Iran is one of the many major oil exporters in the Middle East, and China buys oil from Iran, and there is frequent oil trade between the two countries.
1. Important petroleum resources
Energy plays an important role in the new era, especially oil, which can become an important source of power in transportation.
Especially in transportation, there are some methods that can be used to refine petroleum into various fuels.
For example, gasoline and diesel are the fuels of automobiles, aviation kerosene is the fuel of aircraft, and lubricants can also play a role in reducing wear and tear and extending the life of machines.
In addition to this, petroleum is also processable, and it can be refined and processed into special fuel by some special means for use in specific types of vehicles or engines.
People who drive a lot must feel that the price of oil is not cheap.
However, there is no other fuel that can completely replace oil, and the country is also actively promoting the energy transition and developing sustainable energy.
Petroleum is also important in the industrial sector, as it is the source of many basic chemical raw materials.
As long as it goes through some specific processing and refining processes, petroleum can be converted into chemicals such as ethylene and propylene.
These chemicals can be processed into plastics, fibers, pesticides, rubber, and other materials, and are used in a wide range of life.
However, as a non-renewable fossil energy, oil is used a little less, and it is unevenly distributed.
This makes it involve all aspects of politics, economy, international status, etc., and the competition between countries for oil resources is also very large.
From a global perspective, the distribution of oil resources is uneven, probably affected by geographical location, geology, climate and other factors.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran and other countries are rich in oil resources, and they export a lot of oil every year, of which Iran ranks fifth, and you can make a lot of money just by exporting oil.
As the world's fifth-largest oil exporter, Iran's oil exports account for 11% of the world's total oil exports.
China also imports oil from Iran, and the demand is not small, and it has even become the largest buyer. So once there is a problem with Iran's oil exports, our country will also be affected.
Despite the impact of the international situation and sanctions, Iran's oil exports have been growing steadily, which has generated significant revenues for Iran.
However, on April 15, the United States actually pointed the finger at China and wanted to restrict China's oil imports from Iran.
2. 383 in favor and 11 against
As we all know, Iran is an important oil importer for China, and on April 15, 2024, a meeting of the US House of Representatives got many countries talking.
They voted on whether to block China from buying Iranian oil.
The final vote was 383 votes in favor and 11 against, which makes people wonder, what does the United States want to do?
The Americans say that the United States and its allies can only be protected by legislation to cut off Iran's financial chains, and that it is self-evident who the allies are, most likely referring to Israel.
For a long time, the essence of the United States has been hegemonism, which only considers its own interests and ignores the interests of other countries, and is selfish.
Judging from this move by the United States, they probably want to cut off the chain of economic cooperation between China and Iran by restricting oil imports and exports.
You know, Iran's oil exports are famous, and China is also a big buyer of Iranian oil, and the biggest economic cooperation between the two countries is probably oil trade.
Long-term trade between countries is usually signed with agreements, and China and Iran also have a cooperation agreement.
The agreement says that Iran will continue to export oil to China for 25 years, and China will provide some help to Iran in return.
Including industry, technology and construction, this agreement is equal and mutually beneficial, and will help both countries.
The United States wanted to intervene in this and break this agreement, and finally came up with legislative means.
The funny thing is that the United States has always proclaimed peaceful development to the outside world, but it has always been the "-stirring stick" in the international community, and its words and deeds are inconsistent.
This blockade of China-Iran oil trade will also have an impact on world stability.
From a political perspective, the United States has always wanted to be the hegemon of the world and has great ambitions, and this time it has spread to the Middle East to engage in geopolitical games.
Iran is an important country in the Middle East, and if it wants to maintain its influence there, it must attack Iran.
Sanctioning China's oil purchases from Iran will not only hinder Iran's economic growth, but also curb China's development, killing two birds with one stone.
In addition, judging from the background at the time, this move by the United States may be helping Israel, and many American politicians support Israel.
On April 1, 2024, Israel launched an attack on Iranian embassies abroad, which caused Iran heavy losses and silently made a mark for Israel.
So on April 13, 2024, Iran also launched a retaliatory attack on Israel.
They used a lot of advanced weapons and launched a combined attack on Israeli military bases, and this air strike also annoyed the United States, which wants to push for a bill to sanction Iran.
In other words, perhaps the trigger for this incident was the Iranian air campaign against Israel.
There is a rule in U.S. law that the president of the U.S. cannot change the decisions voted on at the convention.
So even if the president doesn't agree, there is no way to change the decision, and the Biden administration is under a lot of pressure.
US politicians support Israel indiscriminately, and even want to drag China into the water and influence China's development.
If this US plan is successfully implemented, not to mention what will happen to Iran, China will definitely be greatly affected in a short period of time.
You must know that most of China's oil is dependent on imports, and countries such as Iran and Saudi Arabia have very close oil trade with China.
In addition, China's development in recent years has been extraordinarily rapid, which also requires a large supply of oil, and oil cannot be less.
So if China suddenly can't import oil from Iran, it will be difficult to find another oil exporter to make up for the shortfall in a short period of time.
However, countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Oman are the most important sources of oil imports for China, while Iran has a relatively small share, so even if the US plan succeeds, it will have little impact on China.
On the other hand, if this plan is successfully implemented, Iran's situation will be worse, and Iran's cooperation with China will also be very profitable.
Coupled with the fact that China imports a large amount of oil from Iran, this part of the money accounts for a large part of Iran's income.
In short, the bill passed by the United States is a very complicated political issue that has already involved the interests and security of many countries.
However, even if the bill is passed and voted on, it may not be effective, and whether it can be successfully implemented is another matter.
Now the influence of the United States is much less than before, and some developing countries are making progress, which has shaken the international position of the United States, and the dominance of the dollar is also declining.
What will the United States do after the enactment of the law?
China and Iran have signed a 25-year cooperation agreement, and it is unlikely that the United States will intercept oil tankers from both countries at sea.
China is not a vegetarian, and it will not be easy for the United States to resort to violence, but they may put pressure on financial and banking institutions to monetarily block trade between China and Iran.
It has to be said that the good calculations of the Americans are about to fail, and the status of the dollar at this stage is not as good as before, and the dollar is no longer used between China and Iran, and yuan transactions have begun.
This means that the United States will not be able to block the oil trade between China and Iran even if it puts pressure on the banks, and the only way to implement the bill is through violent measures, but does it have the courage to do so?
3. China's attitude
In response to the incident, the foreign ministers of China and Iran have already held a phone call.
During the late-night call, China expressed its principle of peaceful development and independence, and has always maintained an objective and fair position in the international community.
He condemned Israel's initiative to attack Iran and endorsed Iran's move to refrain from harming other countries in the conflict.
Even though China's relations with Iran are relatively good, when Iran and Israel clashed, China did not take sides, but always looked at the problem from the perspective of justice and peace, hoping that the problems between the two countries could be resolved peacefully and avoid causing unnecessary disasters.
China has also set up a financial institution to serve the oil trade between China and Iran.
With this institution, there is no need to worry about potential political risks in the Middle East, and it can also ensure that the two countries will not be coerced by the United States again.
epilogue
A country's international status is not only affected by its overall strength, but also its reputation. The reputation of the United States in the world is not as good as before, China will not follow the path of the United States, we disdain and despise it, we will always follow the path of peace and win-win results, and adhere to international laws.
In addition, judging from the fact that China and Iran have used the renminbi for oil trade, the dominance of the dollar in the world has declined, and the status of the renminbi is gradually increasing.
Perhaps in the future, the renminbi can also become an international currency, let us look forward to it.
Resources:
https://m.toutiao.com/is/iYbuonQ5/?= Devil is stunned!383 to 11 votes, the US House of Representatives passed a bill not allowing China to buy Iranian oil - Today's headlines
https://m.toutiao.com/is/iYbHhbpX/?= Less than 24 hours after the phone call between China and Iran, the United States passed a bill not allowing China to buy Iranian oil and demanded sanctions - Today's headlines
https://m.toutiao.com/is/iYbHBCBG/ = 383 to 11 votes!U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill Blocking China from Buying Iranian Oil - Today's Headlines