The crushing of any critique of the government is part of China’s shifting stance on many issues.
Just last month, China successfully brokered a Saudi-Iranian rapprochement and indicated that it wishes to play peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine.
Authorities are investigating Beijing's deadliest fire since at least 2002.
Whether America wants to leave the Middle East, as many suspect, or whether it wants to stay, this would not be in America’s own national interest.
Iran also believes trade with China will result in the development of projects in Iran. So far, it appears Iran is disappointed.