By Shahrokh Saei 

From Abe to Takaichi: A historic milestone, a familiar path

TEHRAN – Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister on October 21 was a landmark moment in a country long dominated by male political leadership. But while her rise broke a gender barrier, her governance so far reflects continuity more than change. Takaichi is not a political outsider—she’s a veteran of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a protégé of the late Shinzo Abe, whose nationalist and conservative legacy continues to shape Japan’s direction.

By Shahrokh Saei

Xi–Trump summit: China champions multilateralism at APEC 2025

TEHRAN – When Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump met in Busan on October 30, the immediate outcomes—tariff reductions, resumed soybean purchases, and the suspension of China’s rare earth export controls—appeared transactional. Yet beneath these surface-level adjustments lies a profound divergence in geopolitical philosophy.

By Shahrokh Saei 

Turning opportunities into action: Iran-China partnership through the lens of GGI framework 

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the importance of building on the political and economic opportunities arising from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent trip to China, which happens to resonate with the five principles outlined in China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI).

By Lucia Hubinská

Slovak PM in China: Building partnerships for a fairer global future

PRETORIA – Robert Fico has once again put Slovakia under the international spotlight. While other EU leaders stayed home, the Slovak prime minister travelled to Beijing for China’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism in Asia. There, he was the only EU head of government standing alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.

By Mona Hojat Ansari 

Pezeshkian wraps up much-anticipated China trip

Talks with world leaders and the shifting global landscape dominate president’s visit

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrapped up a four-day visit to China on Wednesday, heading back to Tehran after attending a military parade in Beijing that marked 80 years since the end of World War II.

By Mona Hojat Ansari

The lion-dragon synergy

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in China on Monday for a four-day official visit, the longest by an Iranian leader to the country. The visit is expected to strengthen economic and security ties between the two nations, and potentially deliver key benefits for Iran.

By Shahrokh Saei 

50 years of China-EU ties: Upcoming summit highlights China’s key role in shaping Europe’s future

TEHRAN — On July 24, the European Union and China will convene the 25th China-EU Summit in Beijing, marking the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. 

By Shahrokh Saei

China champions cultural concord: Beijing hosts Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting

BEIJING — The Chinese capital, Beijing, has become a hub of global unity and cultural understanding as it hosted the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting.

By Shahrokh Saei

Trump's trade retreat: How China's steadfast strategy forced the US back to the table

BEIJING​​ – US President Donald Trump’s abrupt pivot toward fresh trade talks with China isn't just a diplomatic courtesy; it's a powerful signal revealing who holds the strategic advantage in this high-stakes economic standoff.

By Shahrokh Saei 

Trump’s call to Xi underscores China’s leverage in trade dispute

BEIJING — In a powerful display of China’s growing influence in global trade, U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, amid rising tensions between the two leading economies.

By Shahrokh Saei 

China-Russia strategic partnership: Xi and Putin unite against unilateralism in Moscow parade

BEIJING- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a grand parade at the Red Square in Moscow on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s World War II victory over Nazi Germany.

By Shahrokh Saei

Xi in Moscow to attend celebrations marking the Soviet defeat of Germany 80 years ago

China and Russia are unshakeable allies in a turbulent world

BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Russia on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit and participation in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War in Moscow, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

By Shahrokh Saei 

Russia and China to cement strategic partnership 

BEIJING- Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing. 

By Shahrokh Saei 

Chinese president: BRICS bank a shining example of Global South collaboration

BEIJING- President Xi Jinping's trip to Shanghai has underscored China's significant commitment to promoting multilateralism in the face of the US unilateral actions. 

By Shahrokh Saei 

China and Malaysia unite for a shared future

BEIJING– China and Malaysia are seeking to enhance their collaboration through a new strategic partnership following President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia.

By Shahrokh Saei 

President Xi's Southeast Asia visit: A boost to China's neighboring relations

BEIJING - President Xi Jinping is scheduled to commence his official visits to three Southeast Asian nations on Monday, days after reaffirming the significance of enhancing China's strategic relationships with its neighboring countries.

 By Shahrokh Saei 

NPC’s closing meeting: Chinese characteristics to define country's modernization journey

BEIJING- The global spotlight has once again shined on China as the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held the closing meeting of its third session in Beijing on Tuesday.