China Pledges Support for Iran

10/25/2024 China (International Christian Concern) — Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged steadfast support for Iran on Wednesday during the annual BRICS summit in Russia, the Chinese news outlet Xinhua reported. 

 

According to the outlet, Xi stated, “No matter how the international and regional situation changes, China will unswervingly develop friendly cooperation with Iran.”  

 

BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, comprises 10 member countries, including Iran. The group seeks to disrupt the global balance of power currently held by the West and end the U.S. dollar’s dominance as the preeminent global reserve currency. 

 

 

The U.S. Department of State designates China and Iran as Countries of Particular Concern (CPC). This list compiles nations who engage in or allow egregious abuses of religious freedom. 

 

On Sept. 1, China implemented measures stating that religious activities, including sermons, should integrate socialist values and Chinese characteristics within their teachings and systems. Clergy members must also pledge their allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party. These measures come as thousands of Christians have endured torture, harassment, and imprisonment for years at the hands of communist authorities. 

 

Similarly, Iran has a long history of executing, imprisoning, and torturing Christians. The nation also supports terrorist organizations, including Hamas, the group that slaughtered more than 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023. 

 

China’s unwavering support of Iran, regardless of Iran’s persecution of Christians and backing of terrorists, shows the world where its priorities lie. The combined power of the two nations also raises alarm among Christians, who have already endured years of abuse and imprisonment under the two regimes.