Iran, China earmark ¥2m for joint research projects

TEHRAN – Iran and China will allocate up to ¥2 million to support joint research projects, ISNA reported on Monday.

Iran, China establish center for joint cooperation of SMEs

TEHRAN - Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) and Shanghai International Cooperation Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have launched a center for joint cooperation of the two countries’ SMEs.

Iran–China cultural ties drastically increased after Islamic Revolution: professor

TEHRAN - In a press interview, Persian language and literature professor Hassan Zolfaghari has said that the cultural cooperation between Iran and China has increased drastically after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

West considers Iran-China strategic ties a threat, says Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN — In an interview with the Global Times published on Thursday, Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh, the Iranian ambassador to Beijing has pointed out that the West is propagating against strategic ties between Iran and China, since it considers the cooperation as a “threat.”

Iran highlights ‘special importance’ of strategic relations with China

TEHRAN – Establishing strategic relations with China has been of special importance for Iran, spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh has said as Tehran and Beijing concluded a 25-cooperation plan on March 27.

Ghalibaf: Iran’s strategic principle is to develop ties with China

TEHRAN - Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has congratulated China on the spring festival or the Lunar New Year, calling for the enhancement of relations between Tehran and Beijing in various fields, according to Tasnim news agency.

Tehran hosts international conference on Iran-China trade

TEHRAN – The International Institute of Iran Industries Research held an international conference on trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Iran and China on Wednesday.

Historical celadons loaned to China return home

TEHRAN – A collection of centuries-old celadons - a greenish ceramic glaze that is used on stoneware – has returned home after being showcased at Beijing’s Palace Museum.

Iran seeks to expand handicrafts market in southern China

TEHRAN – Iran seeks to expand handicrafts exports to southern China, including Guangzhou province, mainly through holding exhibitions and selling products online.

Responsible tourism a workable solution for coronavirus era: minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said that responsible tourism is a workable solution for holidaymakers to get assured of safe traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Iran-China co-op can shift oil, gas global balance: ex-advisor to Turkish PM

TEHRAN– A former advisor to the Turkish prime minister says Iran, like many of its rivals, wants to upgrade partnership with China in order not to be left out of the Chinese global investment.

Iran-China deal shows Washington’s ‘massive failure’: Chicago Tribune

TEHRAN — A U.S. newspaper has underlined the importance of the 25-year strategic partnership deal between Iran and China, saying the deal is a “massive failure” of the U.S. maximum pressure policy against Tehran.

Rouhani advisor calls Iran-China agreement ‘a sign of strength’

TEHRAN - An adviser to President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday defended the draft agreement for long-term strategic partnership between Iran and China, suggesting reaching a long-term agreement with another country “is not a sign of weakness” rather “a sign of strength”.

Zarif says he met with General Soleimani every week

No hidden issue in Iran-China agreement, Zarif says

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that there is no “hidden issue” in the long-term comprehensive agreement between Iran and China.

China sympathizes with Iran over coronavirus outbreak 

TEHRAN - The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in her Twitter account on Friday, sympathized with Iran over the outbreak of coronavirus and vowed Beijing’s more assistance to Tehran to overcome the disease.   

Chinese envoy admires Iran’s stance against U.S. anti-Beijing measures 

TEHRAN - Chung Hua, the Chinese ambassador to Tehran, on Monday voiced his country’s appreciation for Iran’s stance against the White House’s anti-Chinese measures. 

Baqeri: Iran, China reviewing 25-year strategic relations document

TEHRAN - Mohammad Baqeri, chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, announced on Tuesday that Tehran and Beijing are reviewing an important document which will guarantee joint strategic cooperation for the next 25 years.  

Iran, China to broaden anti-corruption cooperation

TEHRAN – Tehran and Beijing on Saturday voiced their determination to expand their mutual cooperation in campaign against corruption.  

Ambassador: Iran eyes inclusive ties with China 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Beijing, Mohammad Keshavarz Zadeh, has called China a strategic partner of Iran, underlining Tehran’s enthusiasm to broaden bilateral ties with China in different arenas. 

Military chief says Iran after closer ties with China in different fields

Iran-China ties have turned strategic: Baqeri

TEHRAN – Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri says Iran attaches great significance to promotion of ties with China in different sectors, including military.

Iranian technology delegation to visit China in November

TEHRAN – A delegation of 50 Iranian knowledge-based firms will travel to China in November in order to boost technological cooperation between the two countries.

Iranian nanotech company exporting equipment to China

TEHRAN – An Iranian nanotechnology company is exporting nanotech equipment and training packages to China, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Cryptocurrency mining is virtual electricity export: ICT minister

TEHRAN – Talking about recent activities in the field of cryptocurrency mining in Iran in recent months, Information and Communication Technology Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi told IRNA that mining cryptocurrency is a kind of virtual electricity export.

China’s third humanitarian package for flood survivors arrives

TEHRAN – China has airlifted relief supplies to the country for the third time to help those hit by massive floods, Mehr news agency reported on Tuesday.

‘Iran's share of One Belt, One Road initiative should rise’

TEHRAN- Iran’s share in the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative should rise, given the country’s background and historic status in the Silk Road, Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Farhad Dejpasand stressed.

China's March Iran oil imports rise 6% from a month ago

TEHRAN - China’s imports of Iranian crude oil increased by six percent from the previous month, Reuters reported on Thursday citing customs data.

China’s Bank of Kunlun to continue co-op with Iran

TEHRAN- Directors of China’s Bank of Kunlun announced that the bank will continue cooperation with Iran, Mehr news agency reported.

China stands by Iran, opposing unjust U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN - Chinese foreign ministry announced on Monday that the Asian country is consistent about opposing unilateral U.S. sanctions against Iran, Reuters reported on Monday.