Araghchi calls for ‘strong region’ as Tehran hosts high-level China–Saudi consultations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is working toward a “strong region” free from the “destabilizing interference” of certain external powers.

China backs expanding Iran–Saudi ties at trilateral meeting

TEHRAN – Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia have wrapped up their third Trilateral Committee Meeting, with Beijing once again underscoring its commitment to strengthening relations between Tehran and Riyadh.

Wang Yi blasts Japan, says Takaichi ‘exploits’ Taiwan to ‘threaten China militarily’

Attempts to pursue “Taiwan independence” mean splitting China's territory, and supporting “Taiwan independence” amounts to interference in China's internal affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Beijing on Monday.

Iran-China relations expert says there is vast unrealized potential in two countries’ cooperation

By Mohammad Khatibi

TEHRAN – Iran and China share a long history and, on paper, a robust strategic partnership cemented by a 25-year cooperation agreement. Yet, beneath the rhetoric of mutual friendship and shared opposition to Western unilateralism, the relationship is marked by unfulfilled potential.

In a UN letter, Iran, Russia and China hit back at West’s exploitation of the deal it abandoned 

TEHRAN – Iran, Russia, and China appeared to react to the West’s ongoing attempts to leverage the already battered and now expired JCPOA as a pressure tool against Iran when their UN ambassadors, in a joint letter, reminded that all provisions of UNSC Resolution 2231—the resolution endorsing the JCPOA— were terminated after October 18, 2025, under Operative Paragraph 8 of that resolution.

China urges U.S. to remove illegal, unilateral sanctions on Venezuela

China has called on the United States to lift its illegal and unilateral sanctions imposed on Venezuela and do more to facilitate peace, stability and development in Latin America and the Caribbean region, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily press briefing on Friday, Xinhua reported. 

Tourism minister delivers Pezeshkian’s message calling for enhanced ties with China

TEHRAN--Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri has delivered a message from President Masoud Pezeshkian to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, which emphasized the need to further strengthen relations between the two countries in cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts.

Iran to promote tourism, cultural ties with China, minister says

TEHRAN--Tourism and cultural heritage relations with China will be elevated to a strategic level given Iran’s cultural and historical attractions, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on the sidelines of the Second General Assembly of the Asian Cultural Heritage Association (ACHA) on Wednesday.

Xi warns Trump on Taiwan red line; U.S. president calls him 'great leader'

Chinese President Xi Jinping used a Monday evening phone call with Donald Trump to frame Taiwan’s reunification as an untouchable pillar of the post–World War II settlement, pointedly reminding the U.S. president that the two countries once fought “shoulder-to-shoulder” against Japanese militarism and should now jointly defend the war’s outcome.

Chinese imports found in Iran’s kish Island, excavations indicate historical trade links

TEHRAN — Archaeologists have uncovered imported Chinese ceramics during the seventh season of excavations at the ancient city of Harireh on Kish Island, reaffirming historical trade connections between China and southern Iran, researchers said on Saturday.

China reiterates red line on Taiwan as tensions surge with Japan

China has issued a rare travel advisory urging citizens to avoid Japan, citing a worsening security environment and rising risks for Chinese nationals.

Iran, China FMs discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations as well as key regional and international issues.

‘A model for independent states’: Iran-China engagements continue despite US pressure

TEHRAN – Iranians and the Chinese appear resolute about maintaining and strengthening their long-standing ties, holding high-level, back-to-back meetings, and ignoring U.S. efforts to drive a wedge between them.

US pressure, sanctions won't deter Sino-Iranian cooperation: Chinese ambassador

TEHRAN – The Chinese ambassador to Iran says U.S. pressure will have no bearing on Tehran-Beijing cooperation.

Iran tourism minister meets Chinese, Iraqi counterparts at UN Tourism General Assembly

TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, and Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, during the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.

Beijing’s ambassador: Gilan offers strong potential for investment in tourism, economy

TEHRAN — Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that Gilan province, in northern Iran, possesses rich natural resources and significant economic and tourism attractions, making it an appealing destination for Chinese investors.

Iran-China workshop on decarbonization, sustainable environment underway

TEHRAN – Supported by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), an Iranian-Chinese workshop is being held from Monday to Wednesday, focusing on new technologies for decarbonization and the sustainable built environment.

Persian handicrafts on show at Shanghai Intl. Import Expo

TEHRAN – Several Iranian companies are participating in the 2025 Shanghai International Import Expo, which runs through November 10, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced on Thursday.