Reuters: Iran to Receive First Batch of Chinese MANPADS Within Weeks

[RescueRanger]

Either you learned nothing in defense forums OR you deliberately talk like that.

Why on earth we will fly it over Indian airspace ? Its meant to release stand off weapon from safe distance. Secondly, its another important role is over Afghanistan and Pak-AFG border.

Saudis flew it over Houthis maybe not realizing that houthis had capability to hit a slow moving aircraft. Houthis can't do it against fighter jet.

BTW, I agree that Pakistan shouldn't have bought Akini when it was already building Shahpur III. There's no excuse to spend money on UCAVs for foreign vendors. This sector must be completely in-house (Which it is largely though except few examples from Turkey and China).

I've yet to read a reasonable point from him apart from broken English and foul mouthed triades.

 

[ety]

That is a wrong view. Iran's position is that it has full sovereignty and does not allow any negotiations. When China supports the two sides' negotiation — which is the UAE's position — it has already chosen the UAE's side. There is nothing more to discuss about this.
Keep in mind that neither the UAE nor Iran is an ally of China. The only country with which China has a mutual defense treaty is North Korea. The reality is that, compared to Iran, China places greater importance on its relationship and interests with the UAE.

Just look at the reactions of both sides and you will know which side China is on. The UAE readily agreed to issue a joint statement with China, while Iran reacted with anger and rejection. Just look at how these two countries responded — you will know exactly which side China is on.

Iran wants China to take on Iranian position that the islands belong to Iran. They think the islands are theirs since they are now under Iran's control and there is no dispute on the matter. But, China acknowledges there is a dispute but doesn't recognize they out right belong to UAE. China's position is what UAE is more likely to accept since it is the weaker party and is not in possession of the islands, so UAE is willing to negotiate to settle but Iran is not. So, China's position is somewhat closer to UAE approach to solve the dispute but China doesn't support UAE claim of sovereignty of the islands. That's why Iran is upset with China's position.