Looks like China might also put their hand into this situation because of the oil that they need.
Iraq situation demands China to engage
By Jin Baisong (China Daily)Updated: 2014-09-23 07:40
The United States invaded Iraq in 2003 and toppled the Saddam Hussein government without authorization of the United Nations. The situation in the Middle East has now taken a dangerous turn with the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, which poses a threat to China's economic interests in the region. The IS' intention is to "build" a new state and redefine the map of the Middle East.
China is the largest importer of Iraqi oil, accounting for more than 50 percent of the total. Since seeking alternative energy resources and spreading the risks are makeshift strategies, China needs to take preemptive measures to protect its economic interests in the region.
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Iraq situation demands China to engage
By Jin Baisong (China Daily)Updated: 2014-09-23 07:40
The United States invaded Iraq in 2003 and toppled the Saddam Hussein government without authorization of the United Nations. The situation in the Middle East has now taken a dangerous turn with the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, which poses a threat to China's economic interests in the region. The IS' intention is to "build" a new state and redefine the map of the Middle East.
China is the largest importer of Iraqi oil, accounting for more than 50 percent of the total. Since seeking alternative energy resources and spreading the risks are makeshift strategies, China needs to take preemptive measures to protect its economic interests in the region.
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