Israel shows China evidence of Iran bomb program

Most of the reponses I see are racist in nature to what China will or will not do. Everyone greatly under estimates the great intellegence that Chinese have. There history stretches back thousands of years and they are keenly aware of what is right and wrong. Recently as an example the Nanjing massacare that took place during WWII that is denied by Japan and so on and so on. Chinese will think first very carefully they have a great love and respect for our Jewish Nation. G-d bless them to make it known to the world of this love for the Jewish people and Israel. Chinese are never in denial they leave that to the Japanese. They know what fascism is and iran is the center of it. They will not cover up there intentions and fake some stupid story. They are examining what is in there hands to be sure to make there decision independent of political or economic considerations, just what is right and wrong and what could lead to something like what happened in Nanjing or worse G-d forbid.

Israel has been an IAEA member for more than 50 years now. It is Israel's obligation to provide the IAEA with access to every single piece of paper regarding information on any country's alleged activities -- in full. So far, it hasn't done so. Confronting the Iranians with whitened copies of the original intelligence would be a piece of cake. However, after Reza Pahlavi had denied using this kind of "information", Israel made friends with the political wing of the Mujahedeen-e Khalq terrorist organization (which helped exterminating Kurds on Saddam's order) to make the allegations public. This is ridiculous.

Oh god, they're not gonna show the Chinese that 'laptop'... are they?

How ridiculous - this would be like convincing my neighbor on the left that I have proof that the neighbor on my right is a bad guy - obviously I have an agenda I am going to bias my facts to meet my end objective - I am sure the Chinese are not that gullible

China knows about Iran's nuclear program and is helping Iran acquire those weapons through assisting with a reactor and watering down sanctions. All the delegation did was give away Israel's level of knowledge and possibly assisted the Chinese in understanding Israeli sources and methods for acquiring that knowledge. China doesn't need to be "convinced" of the danger. Its policies are crafted to support Iran and endanger Israel, as is the case with its Russian ally who is the main supporter and enabler of Iranian missile and nuclear development.

you from blathering nonsense about Israel? seems like you are the last one to be talking about evidence. you wouldn't recognize a clue even if it hit you on your head.

I lost the count on how many times Hamaney and Ahmedinejad called for the destruction of Israel!!!

What does China think of the Israeli Nuclear Program? Could a Maad situation eventually result in a better situation?

are not likely to be persuaded as it is not in their economic self-interest to support Iran sanctions.

Spanning the last 20 years. Most of it's about backdoor transfer of American technology. There's a solid basis for the U.S. interference in Israel's arms deals with China. Israel receives a considerable amount of money and advanced weaponry from the U.S., as well as being privy to joint ventures in systems development and innovation. But it comes with the price of Israel's agreement not to pass these on to third countries, either directly or indirectly. Israel has been caught cheating on several occasions, which has led to tighter guidelines by the U.S. in order to protect its interests. That's what led to the U.S. ending Israel's deals with China. So if you or Israel don't like that idea, then you and Israel need to find yourselves someone else to screw over and profit from-if you can. Otherwise, best to suck it up and live with it. P.S.-China's interest in trading with Israel were most likely directly connected to that potential for obtaining U.S. technology-some of which they did in fact receive!

"The Chinese were given the full intelligence picture Israel has about the Iranian nuclear program, which clearly shows Iran is developing nuclear weapons," - Israeli source to Haaretz Of course the evidence does NOT show that Iran IS developing nuclear weapons. If Israel "knows" otherwise, they should share the news with IAEA and US Intelligence. The IAEA report cannot exclude the possibility that Iran Re-started the development that supposedly was halted in 2003, but they had no positive evidence either. There is a big difference between general suspicions and definite knowledge, and it is the time-frame for a preventive action. Israel and the rest of the world should of course worry about a nuclear Iran, but should the world use sanctions or take direct action NOW, which may complicate things enormously. George Bush (the stupid one) learned something about the difference between vague suspicion and definite knowledge (see the Iraq adventure). Will Israel ever learn?

"The delegation also stressed how concerned Israel was, and that all options must remain on the table," Translation: do our dirty work for us, because if you don't then we might just go a little crazy and pull the temple down on top of everyone. ....self-immolation as blackmail.... Only Israel would have the chutzpah to try that one on but, so sorry, I can't think of a country LESS likely to be impressed by it than China.

I hope they do fax it to Iran. Maybe then Iran will see that everyone knows what they're up to!

More fantasy, probably lies concocted by Nuttyahoo like when he said he got Russia to cancel the S-300 deal with Iran.

"The Chinese were given the full intelligence picture Israel has about the Iranian nuclear program, which clearly shows Iran is developing nuclear weapons," - Israeli source to Haaretz Of course the evidence does NOT show that Iran IS developing nuclear weapons. If Israel "knows" otherwise, they should share the news with IAEA and US Intelligence. The IAEA report cannot exclude the possibility that Iran Re-started the development that supposedly was halted in 2003, but they had no positive evidence either. There is a big difference between general suspicions and definite knowledge, and it is the time-frame for a preventive action. Israel and the rest of the world should of course worry about a nuclear Iran, but should the world use sanctions or take direct action NOW, which may complicate things enormously. George Bush (the stupid one) learned something about the difference between vague suspicion and definite knowledge (see the Iraq adventure). Will Israel ever learn?

China is perfectly capable of determining whether Israel's intelligence is valid. China does not need your help in this matter. Your pedegree as a marxist is undermined by your imperialist inclinations.

But an understanding with the neighbors must be found. The status quo is not maintainable. Peace is far better. The two states solution is a viable option and will help isolate the extremists.

the united states congress has passed a resolution to put sanctions on refined petrolium products to iran. as far as i know, thus far there has been no call to boycott sale of crude oil from iran. the obama administration's approach to sanctions might be different but probably less effective. however, an agreement on sanctions regime, even one which is not fully effective, is desirable. sending iran a message by the world superpowers would be important in order to exhaust all diplomatic avenues. your claim that qom is empty is not believable given the public denounciation by obama, sarkozy and brown of iran regarding qom.

The only "evidence" a banker can offer is a "red envelope", as BRIBES are called in China. If there is real evidence why cannot we ALL be shown it, openly, in public?

"The Chinese were given the full intelligence picture Israel has about the Iranian nuclear program, which clearly shows Iran is developing nuclear weapons," - Israeli source to Haaretz Of course the evidence does NOT show that Iran IS developing nuclear weapons. If Israel "knows" otherwise, they should share the news with IAEA and US Intelligence. The IAEA report cannot exclude the possibility that Iran Re-started the development that supposedly was halted in 2003, but they had no positive evidence either. There is a big difference between general suspicions and definite knowledge, and it is the time-frame for a preventive action. Israel and the rest of the world should of course worry about a nuclear Iran, but should the world use sanctions or take direct action NOW, which may complicate things enormously. Georgr Bush (the stupid one) learned something about the difference between vague suspicion and definite knowledge (see the Iraq adventure). Will Israel ever learn?

Photo shopped--only chimps would fall for it :^/ Questoion for NuttonAyayoo--why would Iran built the plant above ground and on a mountian--Daaaaah?

What makes Israel think that China will not just fax the documents to Iran?

Then why were the Chinese a couple of years ago trying to do business with Israel? And the crafty devils were being very complementary on all Israel's GIFTS. That was during the last years of Bush junior and we had to abort the deals because The USA/Bush objected. Your question about the bombs floored me.What bombs would that be?

The IAEA would love to catch Iran by the short hairs. I wish some of these folks who claim to have a smoking gun would show it to the IAEA.

The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant near Qom is covered in the Feb. IAEA Report. The plans show that it is to eventually contain 16 cascades with a total of around 3,000 centrifuges to produce less than 5% enriched fuel. The plant is to initially have only IR-1 centrifuges the plant is under construction with some piping and coolers in place but no centrifuges. as of 16 February. The site apparently was originally intended to store missiles when construction was suspended. The decision to turn it into a second small fuel enrichment plant was made in the second half of 2007 according to Iran though some other sources say design work may haves started in late 2006.

Perhaps you might use logic yourself to see that this is all a negotiating stance? He can't possibly hope to get what he is asking for so if any action is taken his recommendations are likely to be scaled back to what he really wants i.e. some sort of sanctions that will actually put pressure on Iran. Now I suggest you calm down and stop getting in a lather whenever Netanyahu opens his mouth.

... willing to be friends of Israel, unless the Israelis return to be what the Jews were for centuries in the Arab/Muslim world: a negligible and oppressed minority of Dhimmis with no rights nor hopes. In other words, there are too many forces which can't wait to see Israel incinerated to establish an Islamic caliphate at her place. And consider that even the "moderate" Palestinian Authority has her armed wings ready to fight against the "Zionist enemy" if they only could and which still sticks stubbornly to the for Israel unacceptable right of return of millions of refugees and their descendants. Another way to get rid of the Jewish state. Live in Switzerland and Europe makes the talk on ME cheap. I wonder just how long yet.

... willing to be friends of Israel, unless the Israelis return to be what the Jews were for centuries in the Arab/Muslim world: a negligible and oppressed minority of Dhimmis with no rights nor hopes. In other words, there are too many forces which can't wait to see Israel incinerated to establish an Islamic caliphate at her place. And consider that even the "moderate" Palestinian Authority has her armed wings ready to fight against the "Zionist enemy" if they only could and which still sticks stubbornly to the unacceptable right of return of millions of refugees and their descendants. Another way to get rid of the Jewish state. Live in Switzerland and Europe makes the talk on ME cheap. I wonder just how long yet.

"Israel intention are out there for anyone to see!! none are good!!" I can say exactly the same for Iran.

Iran's opposition are all for a nuclear industry. AND if the opposition gets into power, they'll be ruling under the same system. Same political structure.

Netanyahu favors blockade of Iranian oil sales and oil product purchases by Iran, That is an outright act of war, not sanctions, The only way to enforce it is by using Saddam's tactics. Use some logic and see where Netanyahu is leading your testosterone charged feelings.

Israel's sanction preferences target the people of Iran with a blockade of oil out and refined products in. That is an act of war. The US preference is for something targeting those involved in weapons and keeping the prople of Iran under the government's thumb. The real difference is between sanctions that work and reviving the tanker war. I don't favor the Saddam-like Tanker war approach. When you make war, sometimes people make war back.

The article assumes two things, both false. 1) That China will actually believe the evidence presented if the Israelis act really sincere. And 2) That continued Israeli regional dominance is somehow of some interest to China. In fact China would be quite happy if a powerful Iran checks US/Israeli designs in the Persian Gulf/Middle east.

Israel provided no facts, no details, just shallow talk

You see Israelis live on a deluded sense smugness... you know, they can attack defenceless people who just dont' have the means to protect themselves and then pat themselves on their backs on what a great job they've done.... but with Iran, their confidence disappears.. and the Idea of Iran with nuclear weapons causes them many spleepless night... especially as they would then be forced to confront all their genociadal acts. Here's an idea.. how about Isreal treats it neighbours with the decency, humanity and respect that all humans deserve.. and then just maybe there wont be someone out there aspiring to 'wipe you off the map'. All of Israel's anxiety and sleepless nights are all of their own doing... God's laws... and no one, even those who think their are 'chosen' can escape... anymore than a human being can escape the laws of gravity just because he/she declares themselves immune from it.

China will never buy Israel's evidence due to non existance of Israeli Lobby especially AIPAC.

Israel showed similar evidence to G.W. Bush of Iraq bomb program.

show the Chineses the evidence of their own WMD in Dimona ?

You deceivers are not to be trusted. Iran is not building a bomb. Again, Iran is not building a B-O-M-B. Don't give her a reason to do so. Stop your threats and quit pointing fingers. Look in the mirror and see how ridiculous you are. Salaam/Shalom

....that sanctions simply won't prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb, if they really want it. Nor will military action. The only "life assurance" for Israel would be to show the Arab street, that Israel is not the little satan, as it is often (quite successfully) portrayed by the Iranian Mullahs. If Israel builds a ring of Arab friends around her tiny land, there is ZERO chance whatsoever, that they would ever be attacked by Iran (I doubt very much, that they intend doing so in the first place, for understandable histo- rical reasons, Ahmadinejad succeeds in shaking the Jewish/Diaspora soul with his silly provo- cations, but the rest of the world sees his rhetorical outbursts in a much more sober way, namely mostly addressed to a domestic audience, in order to divert attention from Irans current economical problems...).

Just as a nuclear Korea has always been in Chinese interests, an Iran that ties down the US/West's economic/military resources is fully in Chinese interests.

At the UN, the American delegation said that they had "slam dunk" evidence that Iraq was holding WMD. In the end, there was no WMD. This is how Israel acts against their enemies. Clever the first time, but not so clever as a routine. The Chinese will see through the Israeli scams.

Israel intention are out there for anyone to see!! none are good!!

is the evidence same is the one USA show to the UN.about Iraq with the waky bush administration? loool seem so to me

If the evidence is that convincing, then why not make it public for everyone to see? It would be great for winning the hearts and minds of the man on the street and not just the flip-flop politicians of the world!

"The Chinese were given the full intelligence picture Israel has about the Iranian nuclear program, which clearly shows Iran is developing nuclear weapons," Except it probably doesn't. The MEK(Iranian terror group supported by US]laptop is widely regarded as junk, this being part of the early attempt by Israelis to discredit the 2007 NIE report which concluded that there was no evidence that Iran had pursued any weaponisation program since 2003. Lately this[MEK doctored Laptop?] has been supplanted by so called documents relating to a 'neutron trigger' device. Scooped by the Times known for its pedigree in aiding the Israeli and US intelligence agencies. "The Rupert Murdoch chain has been used extensively to publish false intelligence from the Israelis and occasionally from the British government," Giraldi The documents integrity have already been cast into doubt. According to Philp Giraldi [ex CIA analyst who broke the story on the Yellowcake forgery]has revealed that the US intelligence regard the documents as likely forgeries. Michael Ledeen was the source of the yellowcake forgery. The source of this piece of work is believed to be...Israel! The Chinese being inscrutable will no doubt know this already, seeing as it has been widely discussed in US newsrooms for some time. They will not be persuaded by cheap Saudi oil either, since it makes more sense to acquire oil via sources less susceptible to US influences. As for not casting their veto. Perhaps China should offer a quid pro quo. They refrain from using theirs to protect Iran and the US refrain from using theirs to protect Isrsael, from Goldstone for starters.

Israel continues to make itself look like an idiot in the eyes of the world, weeping about Iran's nuclear program when it has a stockpile of nuclear warheads.

.....about the evidence Israelis have. Iran to China: Tank you. Now we know what they don`t know. For this, you will be compensated with cheaper prices for oil you`ll buy from us.

If the US intelligence community had done ITS job properly, then Pearl Harbor AND 9/11 wouldn't have occured.Maybe you should learn from your own history before critisizing others.It's because of pseudo-liberal couch potatoes like you that many civilians worldwide are being the victims of muslim terrorism.China knows very well that the Israeli intelligence on Iran is accurate.The real question is: will they understand that by vetoing a sanctions resolution against Iran, they will shoot themselves in the foot?

The reason because there is no peace has less to do with Israel herself, but far more with the non-recognition of Israel by a coalition (led by the Iranian dictatorship) of Arab/Muslim states and organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas. Proof are their serial threats and denials towards the Jewish state in ME. Israel must not give evidence of nothing as long as her foes are interested in perpetuating this state of war.

... are the first to be ready to make business with the Iranian dictatorship. In doing so, they support and finance the oppression of the Iranian people as well as the Iranian bomb and arms race. Who is looking here as the sly boys? What matters is to fill up the own pockets, regardless of where and by whom the money comes (look at our beloved banking secret). I consider this attitude as a minimum opportunistic and hypocrital. Open your eyes and mind, my dear compatriot. There enough to do here at home.

"The Chinese were given the full intelligence picture Israel has about the Iranian nuclear program, which clearly shows Iran is developing nuclear weapons," Except it probably doesn't. The MEK(Iranian terror group supported by US]laptop is widely regarded as junk, this being part of the early attempt by Israelis to discredit the 2007 NIE report which concluded that there was no evidence that Iran had pursued any weaponisation program since 2003. Lately this[MEK doctored Laptop?] has been supplanted by so called documents relating to a 'neutron trigger' device. Scooped by the Times known for its pedigree in aiding the Israeli and US intelligence agencies. "The Rupert Murdoch chain has been used extensively to publish false intelligence from the Israelis and occasionally from the British government," Giraldi The documents integrity have already been compromised. According to Philp Giraldi [ex CIA analyst who broke the story on the Yellowcake forgery]has revealed that the US sources regard the documents as likely forgeries. Michael Ledeen was the source of the yellowcake forgery. The source of this piece of work is believed to be...Israel! Chinese being inscrutable will no doubt know this already, seeing as it has been widely discussed in US newsrooms for some time. They will not be persuaded by cheap Saudi oil, since it makes more sense to acquire oil via sources less susceptible to US influences. As for not casting their veto. Perhaps China should offer a quid pro quo. They refrain from using theirs to protect Iran and the US refrain from using theirs to protect Isrsael, from Goldstone for starters.

reminding them that Israel had provided intelligence that showed Saddam Hussein was building a nuclear weapon to give to al Qaeda. Resulting in the subsequent war.

... with the Iranian dictatorship. As economic and military world power it is far more concerned about it's own constant power growth than the danger coming from the Iranian bomb. It would surprise me pretty much if China would joint the boycott of the Iranian despots. The huge Republic of China has shown to have no moral force, but only the force of power.

Sounds like you do not read the papers from china. Was a headline for bit.

some people seem to advocate for china's interests, i.e., lack of sanctions, while their own government has a very different position. it is quite confusing.

Israel begged for the meeting - you can tell - if the chinese really wanted it they would have come to Israel. Chinese response to meeting - thank you, that's if you spend a few dollars (please keep shekels at home) in Shenzen on your way out - but please don't call us we'll call you! Israel has gotten itself a real headcase of a foreign ministry and I love all the logical, psychological and moral gymnastics that the right wingers are performing trying to justify its actions - unfortunately for them most of the world has tried Israeli sports and found them physically and psychologically damaging. If these keeps up Israel is going to be the first recipient of political black comedy awards at the Oscars w/Lieberman as best bouncer.

"The Chinese were given the full intelligence picture Israel has about the Iranian nuclear program, which clearly shows Iran is developing nuclear weapons," Except it probably doesn't. The MEK(Iranian terror group supported by US]laptop is widely regarded as junk, this being part of the early attempt by Israelis to discredit the 2007 NIE report which concluded that there was no evidence that Iran had pursued any weaponisation program since 2003. Lately this[MEK doctored Laptop?] has been supplanted by so called documents relating to a 'neutron trigger' device. Scooped by the Times known for its pedigree in aiding the Israeli and US intelligence agencies. "The Rupert Murdoch chain has been used extensively to publish false intelligence from the Israelis and occasionally from the British government," Giraldi The documents integrity have already been compromised. According to Philp Giraldi [ex CIA analyst who broke the story on the Yellowcake forgery]has revealed that the US sources regard the documents as likely forgeries. Michael Ledeen was the source of the yellowcake forgery. The source of this piece of work is believed to be...Israel! Chinese being inscrutable will no doubt know this already, seeing as it has been widely discussed in US newsrooms for some time. They will not be persuaded by cheap Saudi oil, since it makes more sense to acquire oil via sources less susceptible to US influences. As for not casting their veto. Perhaps China should offer a quid pro quo. They refrain from using theirs to protect Iran and the US refrain from using theirs to protect Isrsael, from Goldstone for starters.

for whom are you advocating? one would thin that as an american, you would not side with those who advocate for china. the u.s. president has expressed the desire to solve the iran issue without resorting to war. sanctions on iran is the preferred option until now. china's help would be much appreciated.

weapons proliferation in the middle east... I don't think the chinese leadership is as gullible as the GW Bush administration was on Iraq's purported WMD program.

Given the ideological bent Israel has against Iran, and given past (recent) experiences on the world stage, at a state level, I would not take any 'facts' provide by Israel as granted to be free from error.

how many chinese are employed on making goods for the usa? if the $ goes belly up how much will be left for china ! they are listening to israel !!!

mona since the red revolution which chinese journal has printed anything resembling the truth ?

Running around Planet earth all of a sudden trying to be friends with everyone. Trying to get them to do Israel's bidding in a desperate attempt to avoid having to fulfill a central election pledge of Netanyahu by showing the Israeli people that everything is being done that can be done. Hopefully the Chinese will turn round and rejected the Israeli evidence out of hand. Because no other intelligence Agency has come to the same conclusion as the Israelis have. Iran has the potential to develop nuclear weapons. However, there is not a shred of evidence that Iran is doing anything more than what they are allowed to do as signatories of the NPT. Also and this is the most important point. China's economy is dependent on diesel produced using oil fro Iran. The Chinese government is already finding it difficult to supply diesel in the quantities required to stop civil disturbance. The peoples Republic having nearly fallen in 1989 will not risk doing so again.

other than wigged out loons, no one supports Iran's having nuclear capabilities. They understand that the 'leaders' wont stop w/ any protests so, on they go.. Until Iran's own people are capable of overthrowing their government, again. This is the best outcome for Iran, that the people rule not some hell bent mullah.

A satellite picture of a decloared plant is hardly evidence of bomb making. Seems the Israelis are trying to manufacture a case like they did for Iraq. China cannot be fooled as easily as we Americans. Without HARD evidence there will be no sactions.

or Russia or any other nation other than Israel. It might be too late to change their tune.

You have a strange line in reasoning. First make an unfounded supposition about Israel's intentions followed by an immediate conclusion that Israel is evil on a par with Saddam Hussein! And people like you wonder why the anti-semistism card is played constantly! If you always attribute bad intentions to Israel with absolutely no positive comments why shouldn't people draw conclusions that your problem isn't limited to Israel but probably to jews in general?

We know what only pictures can do, think of the Irak war. With pictures and a lot of lies the war was started.

What a wasted trip! Does any one in his right mind believes China gives a damn about Israel? Long-term oil contracts with Iran are more important to China than the fate of a small country like Israel [with a population of a small Chinese town]. Danny

i laughed too mcuh when i read that news.is israel or china more innocent that iran ?so it is trying to show the evidences of nuclear to china ? :)

will israel shows evidences of bhosphor bombs that used in Gaza ? or will israel tell to china how many atomic or nuclear bombs they have ? firstly israel has to clean itself and then judge iran

The reason because there is no peace has less to do with Israel herself, but far more with the non-recognition of Israel by a coalition of Arab/Muslim states (led by the Iranian dictatorship) and terror organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas. Proof are their serial threats and denials towards the Jewish state in ME. Israel must not give evidence of nothing as long as her foes are interested in perpetuating this state of war.

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The Chinese must be laughing at Israel's evidence on Iran. Israel won't admit it has nukes, but China knows better. I bet that's topic A in the Sino-Persian relationship. And higher oil prices...every time Israel threatens to attack Iran's nuclear reactor sites, oil prices shoot upwards, costing China billions. I don't think the Chinese were impressed with Israel's warmongering kabuki theatrics.

Haaretz is using the overhead of the Qom "construction" that provides evidence of NOTHING. The IAEA verified it's an empty hole in the ground on a military base. AND, it's been "under construction" for over 7 years. If this is the best "evidence" Israel has, no wonder Russia and China have been reluctant.

Sharon and American Goy, you would be right if Netanyahu really did care about Iran. He doesn't. Netanyahu created the straw man of Iran just to fool the Israeli public into thinking they're in trouble and they need him to save them. Exactly like Bush lied about Iraq, remember?

... are the first who are ready and greedy to make business with the Iranian dictatorship. In doing so, they support and finance the oppression of the Iranian people as well as the Iranian bomb and arms race. Who is looking here as the bad boys and girls (see M. C-R). What matters is to fill up the own pockets with the money of others, regardless of where and by whom they come (llook at our beloved bank secret). Don't you consider this bit too hypocrital and shameless? Open your eyes and mind, my dear compatriot. You appears at least (and really at least) as an naïve.

Why should China care about what Israel cares about?? America on many occasions was the only one that vetoed resolutions against Israel in the United Nations. Why should China be afraid to veto a resolution against Iran??

... in good trade with the Iranian dictatorship. A economic and military world power which is far more concerned about it's own constant power growth than the survival of a little country like Israel. It would surprise me pretty much if China would joint the boycott of the Iranian despots.

Israel will get rid of Iranian massive destruction weapons if any, but how will Israel defeat the strongest Palestinian weapon which threatens its existence? It is the Palestinian demographic bomb which will explode in less than 20 years.Israel better solves the main issue and withdraw from 1967-bordered Palestine and go for peace with the neighbours. I, myself, believe in peace, but Israel is transforming Palestinian peace lovers to extremists. Let's go for peace and fight terror together. We can do it if we have the welling. Israelis should get rid of the right-winged government to live in a peaceful country.

Netanyahu was going around the US calling for a pre-emptive strike on Iraq, making claims that they had weapons of Mass Destruction and were ready to use them. I hope the Chinese are smarter than my government was and pay no heed to the Israelis, but knowing Israel they will try to secure a vote in their favor by selling them US defense secrets or some other sort of bribery.

So Israel has evidence of a nuclear facility in Iran. Does it also have proof of nuclear weapons being produced there? We would all like to see it. On the other hand, Israel certainly has evidence of it's own nuclear weapons program - there is much more evidence for Israel's nuclear weapons than any Iranian ones. Why would it be ok for a country that has often attacked its neighbors to have nuclear weapons but not for Iran, who hasn't attacked anyone?

are you working against u.s. interests? the u.s. and the eu want sanctions on iran. the u.s. president has based his entire foreign policy on finding a way to avoid war with iran.

I see on photograph more and more and I can't see there any bomb. Could somebody tell me, WHERE is that bomb on the photograph? Very thanks... And for Cipora: Yes, China is not interested on Israel. Becouse, what can offer Israel to China (and to rest of world)? Except war, some weapons, paranoia, occupation, botchy overborder actions, craving to hegemony, feel of priority, hate and other "lucrative" goods, of course...

According to some reports Israel has between 100 to 150 undeclaed nukes and she is oppose to Iran having one lousy nuke.

I'm much less scared of a nuclear armed Iran than a nuclear armed Israel! Iran has never started a war. Israel is a tribe of war-mongering "we are the chosen ones, we will live with god for eternity in Eternal Israel". I know the problem, jews think we are more scared of crazy muslims than we are of crazy jews. Well no, crazy jews seem much more dangerous than crazy muslims.

....then right-wing Israels chances to get their way when it comes to Chinese sanctions on Iran, shouldn't be too bad. Unfortunately there is always an exception to the rule, and this might very well be one...:)

Xinhua and Peoples Daily - no mention of an Israel delegation presentation of an Iranian bomb program. However, Israel/Palestinians and the assassination of Hamas official in Dubai was listed.

as if china cares about the zionist regime and israel . if usa can,t save israel , then china care-less .israel should do the job alone : attack IRAN,S nuke sites through drones and long-range missiles and special forces . why go beg others to fight and die for israel ? or did israel,s long arm been amputated ?

What a total waste of time. The sooner israel lets go of this issue the sooner it can become an issue for the rest of the world to worry about. While Israel cares, the rest of the world will be too busy watching us squirm and enjoying themselves to see anything bad about Iran becoming a nuclear power. What delusions of grandeur that Israel thinks it's little delegation to China means anything. As for China- like they care about Iran getiing more power and reducing the hold of the US on the region??? china can quash Iran whenever it wants to...and in the meantime Iran is doing the dirty work. Could not be better.

iran will have to sell its oil regardless of sanctions. hence, oil is not the issue. the sole issue is the destabalising effect of a nuclear armed iran. a nuclear armed iran would be a threat to world peace.

If Israel is really interested in peace, it must also give evidence of its own bomb program. There is no double standard, although Israel is always considering itselfe as beeing god's chosen people and therefore not submitted to international laws and human rights. This is the reason, why peace is not possible.

than it is about its oil supply. and even if it IS, the question it faces becomes one of which is the most important to it, strategically. so far, it's been the oil.

intelligence and methods to obtain it. To be reused for Chinese purposes and sold to Iran for hard currency. Very ,very naive of Israel to count on China and giving her vital intelligence info

They saved the life of an Uncle of mine that was born in Austria, during World War II.

The Israeli "intelligence" also said Iraq was building a bomb, but as history proved out, their "intelligence" wasn't worth the paper it was written on. China's leadres are far too wise to fall for Israeli lies like the GW Bush did.

As if they give a rat's rear about Israel, (to them) some insignificant little state that gives them much joy as an irritant between the West and the Middle East. For them, it's best to maximize the conflict while they get to grips with Taiwan and snapping up all of Africa's natural resources. Not to mention that voting against Iran would be giving the US an unearned political victory after their mischief in dealing arms to Taiwan, in addition to the Dalai Lama fiasco. It actually hurts them from an oil perspective. So why should they?

Not everyone cares...

Intelligence or not... the Chinese have their own economic agenda. First of all, sanctions alone will not deliver a nuclear free Iran. But economic isolation... just might do the job. Economic transaction is the Chinese life-blood... and it's unrealistic to expect China to go against their own self-interests. The best that can be hoped for... is a sanctions abstention vote. From a strategic point of view, China actually benefits from the Iranian stance. In a bizarre way... this puts a check on US and European economic dominance. But the question remains... how long can China live with the emergence of the Iranian ballistic missile technology. That... I suspect the Chinese must answer, sooner or later.

Israel: 'we want you to impose sanctions on Iran.' China: 'that'll happen.' I think you need to bone up on your English slang.

Article helps confirm my theory about the Dubai assasination. Somebody tipped off the UAE intelligence and security services. The Dubai police knew what to look for. Also, it's been reported that Mahmoud al-Mahbouh was enroute to China via Sudan. And that he had been followed on a previous trip to China. So who tipped off the UAE? My bet, the Chinese. Why? To deliver a message - when it comes to Iran, we're gonna have a say. Looks like it worked.

Seems to fly in the face of the laws of supply and demand, especially if Iran goes all electric for their transportation. That is unless Israel is planning on seizing Iran's oil supplies or bombing Iranian tankers like Saddam did. Aspiring to the Saddam standard. What a country!

Any state that has developed nuclear weapons outside of the NPT should be sanctioned...including Israel

NOT...THERE ARE 1 BILLION CHINESE AND THEY NEED THEIR OIL FROM IRAN...FORGET IT, NOT GOING TO HAPPEN