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By Xavier Villar
Why China can no longer remain ‘neutral’ in West Asia
MADRID – On the contemporary West Asian chessboard, China is emerging as an increasingly decisive actor. Its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)—one of the largest geoeconomic projects of the 21st century—requires solid anchors in a strategic region where energy routes, trade corridors, and some of the world’s most protracted conflicts intersect.
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2025/08/16
By Xia Lu, special commentator for CGTN
Understanding the CPC's leading role in the War of Resistance
On the night of July 7, 1937, the first shots at Lugou Bridge in suburban Beijing shattered the sky and ignited the flames of China's nationwide resistance against Japanese aggression. As the nation trembled, one decisive question emerged: Who could raise the flag and rally 400 million Chinese people?
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2025-08-15 16:00
Tehran launches China-focused tourism marketing course with UN support
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has launched an online training program on tourism marketing aimed at attracting Chinese visitors, with support from the UN Tourism (United Nations World Tourism Organization), an official said on Thursday.
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2025-08-11 20:12
Iran and China to preserve their ‘robust’ relations: Iran foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei delivered a rebuke of U.S. sanctions targeting Iran-China trade during his weekly press briefing in Tehran on Monday, declaring: “Iran and China preserve their robust relations.”
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2025-08-11 17:39
China’s Nanjing Museum hosting ‘Land of Kindness’ exhibition
TEHRAN – The loan exhibition of ‘Land of Kindness’, which showcases artifacts from several Tehran museums, including the Reza Abbasi Museum, Moqaddam Museum of the University of Tehran, Abgineh Museum, and the Carpet Museum of Iran, has reached the Nanjing Museum in eastern China. It will be running in Nanjing city until the end of the Iranian month of Aban.
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2025-08-10 19:44
China’s UN envoy: Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people
Fu Cong, the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations told the UNSC session on Sunday that China firmly opposes any attempt by Israel to occupy Gaza.
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2025-08-10 16:57
By Hani Rastegaran
Lost opportunities: The untapped potential of Iran’s tourism industry
Over the past two decades, despite Iran’s significant natural and cultural potential, attracting foreign tourists—especially leisure travelers interested in historical and cultural tourism from Europe and North America—has faced serious obstacles.
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2025-08-09 15:30
Iran secures four medals at intl. Olympiad in AI
TEHRAN – The Iranian team, consisting of four high-school students, grabbed two silver medals and two bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held from August 2 to 9 in Beijing, China.
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2025-08-09 13:19
Xi tells Putin China will continue to promote peace talks in Ukraine crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China will remain consistent in its position on the Ukraine crisis and will continue promoting peace talks no matter how the situation evolves, CGTN reported.
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2025-08-08 12:38
Iran discover rivals at AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026
TEHRAN - The 27 teams vying for places in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 discovered their challengers following the Qualifiers Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
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2025/08/06
By Muhammad Zamir Assadi
Pakistan-Iran tie-up for growth and stability
ISLAMABAD – Exploration of expansion in bilateral opportunities, an anticipated trade volume of $10 billion and a review of connecting linkages between Iran and Pakistan have been the key strategic outputs of the recent state visit of Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan.
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2025-08-06 19:14
China urges Israel to halt “dangerous actions” as Netanyahu weighs full Gaza takeover
China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang, spoke at an open meeting of the Security Council on the Palestine-Israel issue on Tuesday, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, the implementation of the two-state solution, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
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2025-08-05 18:49
World Youth Peace Initiative
On July 29, the World Youth Peace Conference was held in Beijing, and young representatives from China and abroad jointly released the World Youth Peace Initiative.
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2025-08-05 13:23
Tiny city, big impact: Arxan emerges as cross-cultural bridge
Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Xing’an league in north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Arxan ranks among China’s “tiniest cities” by population, just 28,600 residents, yet it exerts a disproportionate influence in tourism and cultural exchanges.
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2025/08/04
By Dr. Jin Liangxiang
China-Iran relations see new momentums
SHANGHAI – China-Iran relations have seen robust development in terms of high-level engagement, economic cooperation and strategic consultation in the last couple of years. The region and the world are seeing new dynamics, and the two are seeing new momentums in consolidating Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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2025/08/04
By Mohammad Hossein Masoumzadeh
The ripple effects of a potential Iranian war crisis on Russia and China
TEHRAN – The strategic cooperation between Russia, China, and Iran, often labeled by Western powers as the "Axis of Upheaval," has emerged as a critical counterweight to Western influence, particularly that of the United States. This informal yet pivotal partnership is rooted in shared objectives: opposing American unipolarity, safeguarding national sovereignty, and expanding influence across strategic regions.
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2025-08-04 20:16
China rebuffs Washington’s demands to halt Iran oil trade
TEHRAN – China appears resolute in maintaining its oil imports from Iran, with the country’s foreign ministry announcing in a statement that U.S. pressure would not influence its actions or decisions.
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2025-08-03 17:58
By Shahrokh Saei
Chinese Ambassador Cong hails Iran's SCO contributions, urges ‘true multilateralism’
TEHRAN — Since assuming the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in July 2024, China has launched a wide array of initiatives aimed at deepening regional cooperation, enhancing multilateralism, and positioning the Eurasian alliance as a rising force in global governance.
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2025-08-03 15:47
Iranian, Chinese universities ink MOU to expand scientific ties
TEHRAN – Tarbiat Modarres University and Shanghai University have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to broaden scientific interactions and international cooperation.
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2025-08-02 20:36
Iran’s deputy FM discusses key pressing issues with Chinese media
TEHRAN – Saeed Khatibzadeh, an advisor to Iran's foreign minister, a deputy foreign minister, and the president of the Office of Political and International Studies (IPIS), arrived in China for his first foreign visit after the recent US-Israeli hostilities targeting Iran in June.
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2025-08-02 17:44
Iranian diplomat talks nuclear program, US talks, and regional future with China’s Phoenix
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2025-07-31 13:37
By Shahrokh Saei
China’s PLA at 98: A pillar of global peace and security
TEHRAN — As the world faces an era of heightened geopolitical tension, growing insecurity, and shifting power dynamics, one military institution continues to stand out—not for aggression, but for its steady contributions to international peace and stability. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), founded in 1927, has not only become the bedrock of China’s national defense but has also evolved into a prominent global force dedicated to promoting peace, development, and multilateral cooperation.
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2025-07-30 16:35
By Shahrokh Saei
Iranian general hails China’s ‘fair positions,’ calls military ties a boost to global peace
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military official has commended China’s “fair positions” in condemning recent acts of aggression by Israel and the United States against Iran.
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2025-07-27 14:15
Iran’s new ambassador to China presents credentials to President Xi
TEHRAN – Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, officially presented his letter of credence to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a formal ceremony held Friday in Beijing.
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2025-07-23 17:01
By Afshin Majlesi
World Heritage listing validates Iran’s commitment to preserving Paleolithic past
TEHRAN – The recent inscription of the Prehistoric Sites of Khorramabad Valley on UNESCO’s World Heritage List marks a significant achievement for Iranian archaeology, capping over fifty years of dedicated research and excavation.
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2025-07-20 15:48
INSF, NSFC to support joint research projects
TEHRAN – Iran and China will support the implementation of ten research projects by faculty members following the fifth joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).
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2025-07-19 21:25
Iran’s active diplomacy advances toward constructive engagement with world, says envoy to China
TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, has emphasized the country’s strategic push for constructive engagement and stronger ties with key regional and international partners, as part of its growing role in global diplomacy.
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2025-07-18 18:33
Iran lose to Japan in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran lost to defending champions Japan 40-27 in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship on Friday.
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2025-07-18 17:13
Iran considers extending ‘Land of Kindness’ exhibition in China following high demand
TEHRAN -- Iran is considering an extension of its highly acclaimed cultural exhibition, “Land of Kindness”, currently on display in China, following a formal request from Chinese officials, according to Ali Darabi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage.
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2025-07-17 21:47
Iran sweep past China in 2025 VNL Week 3
.TEHRAN - Iran swept past China in straight sets (28-26, 25-21, 25-17) on Thursday in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3