Victor Gao Explains Why China Refuses To Supply Weapons To Iran

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In this explosive exclusive interview, Victor Gao, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization, speaks to India Today Global on the escalating Iran war and its global implications. Gao outlines China’s strong position backing Iran’s sovereignty while warning that continued conflict could trigger a massive global crisis—spanning energy, economic, and financial systems. He sharply criticises Israel’s role, alleging that Prime Minister Netanyahu may be undermining peace efforts, and raises concerns about the United States’ involvement under President Trump. Gao also delivers a stark warning: prolonged war could lead to serious political consequences in Washington, even risking what he calls “political suicide” for Trump ahead of crucial elections. The interview also sheds light on Pakistan’s surprising diplomatic role in mediating between the US and Iran, with Gao praising Islamabad’s ability to “achieve the impossible.” He explains why China has refrained from supplying weapons to Iran, emphasising diplomacy over escalation. From geopolitical tensions to global economic risks, this interview offers rare insight into how Beijing views the unfolding crisis—and what it means for the world. #VictorGao #China #IranWar #IsraelIran #Trump #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #IndiaToday #Pakistan #MiddleEast #GlobalCrisis #WorldNews #USPolitics #Netanyahu #ChinaVsUS India Today Global is the international arm of India's most trusted media organization — delivering factual, up-to-date news, analysis, and insights from India and around the world. From politics and business to culture and global affairs, we cover it all. Built for the digital-first English news audience and the Indian diaspora worldwide, we are the channel that connects India to the world and the world to India. breaking news | latest news | world news | international news | global headlines | top news today | news update | live news | politics news | breaking politics | global politics | us news | india news | trump news | modi news | us india news | diplomatic news | foreign policy news | geopolitics news | world affairs | headline news | trending news | viral news | exclusive news | top story today | news alert | major development | big story | current affairs | international politics 🎙️ Statecraft - Executive Editor Geeta Mohan cuts the noise, decodes the truth, and dissects the forces shaping global power, from geopolitical shifts to military strategies and economic levers. 🌐 Namaste World - Your daily wrap of the biggest stories from around the globe. Concise, sharp, essential. 🔍 Point of View - We hold people accountable. The questions others won't ask, asked here. 🗺️ Zoom In - Wars, conflicts, and tensions simplified with maps and context that actually make sense. 🤝 Diplomatic Diaries - Ambassadors have a public face. We show you the other one. No stone unturned. No question unasked. 🔔 Subscribe - because the world doesn't wait, and neither should you. Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/ITGGlobal Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/indiatodayglobal Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiatodayglobal Follow us on Website: https://www.indiatoday.in/global Watch our marquee shows: EXCLUSIVE: President Putin Says "We Will Take Donbas by Force" in His Most Shocking Interview https://youtu.be/RHY0rihziqI Trump Demanded Seven Countries Send Warships to Hormuz. Every Single One Refused | Statecraft Ep 307 https://youtu.be/f_KtFo8VR5Q Afghanistan Claims Pakistan Bombed Kabul Hospital Killing 400, 250 injured | Namaste World EP 81 https://youtu.be/tzzEdnrJlq8 From B-52 to B-21 Raider: The Evolution of America’s War Machine | Zoom In With Sandeep Unnithan https://youtu.be/Me840ZzGfCc US Iran War: Military Bases in the Gulf, For Israel or the Arab World? | West Asia War | POV Ep 5 https://youtu.be/jcLVHRusd6M?si=jUQ3cGCwpNvmt8Ea Inside Australian Envoy’s Delhi Residence | Diplomatic Diaries Exclusive https://youtu.be/u_5t9vIF1k0?si=LNa3fuFk4VRm8HzP