The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) upcoming meeting on the Moroccan Sahara represents a critical diplomatic juncture that will test China’s ability to balance its principles of non-interference with its growing strategic interests in North Africa. As the Security Council prepares to review the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), all eyes are on how permanent members will respond to Morocco’s autonomy plan for the territory. China, which has traditionally maintained a cautious stance on Moroccan Sahara, now faces increasing pressure to clarify its position amid shifting international dynamics. This article examines the complex factors likely to influence Beijing’s voting behavior and diplomatic rhetoric at this significant meeting.
China’s historical stance on Moroccan Sahara
China’s position on Western Sahara has been characterized by strategic ambiguity and careful neutrality. Historically, Beijing has expressed general support for UN-led efforts while avoiding explicit endorsement of either Morocco’s claims or the Polisario Front’s ind
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