United Nations Security Council ↔ China

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China is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, as evidenced by its role in the P5+1 group [1], [2], and has actively participated in the council's decision-making processes regarding Iran's nuclear program [3], [4], [5].

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Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org Middle East Policy Council 3 facts

accountChina's agreement with the 2006 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) decision to refer Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council served as a turning point in the decades-long nuclear dispute.

accountChina's policy toward Iran's nuclear file has fluctuated between promoting diplomatic solutions, supporting the 2006 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) decision to refer the file to the United Nations Security Council, and assisting Iran in efforts to circumvent sanctions.

accountBetween 2006 and 2010, China supported UN Security Council resolutions that imposed international sanctions and increased economic pressure on Iran.

What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 2 facts

referenceThe P5+1 group, which negotiated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran, consisted of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and Germany, with participation from the European Union.

claimThe P5+1, which negotiated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran, consisted of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and Germany, with participation from the European Union.