Silk Road a suitable opportunity to introduce ancient Iran

TEHRAN – The possible inscription of the ancient Silk Road on the UNESCO World Heritage list will open up a suitable opportunity for Iran to present its cultural, literary, historical and scientific achievements to the world, the secretary general of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO has said.

Tehran, Beijing stress expansion of tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran tourism chief Ali-Asghar Mounesan on Wednesday met with Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua, stressing the need for expansion of cooperation to exchange more travelers.

Chinese envoy says wants to be ‘tourism ambassador’ for Iran

TEHRAN - Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua has said that he wants to be “a tourism ambassador” for Iran in order to help expand bilateral ties.

By staff and agency

China, EU agree to safeguard nuclear deal

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini agreed on Thursday to continue safeguarding the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

China’s Song Tao visits National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN – Song Tao, the head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China, toured the National Museum of Iran on Tuesday.

By Saeed Sobhani

White House  is powerless against China, Trump's economic plans failed

US-China relations have entered a critical phase. Many international analysts believe the dispute will continue as long as Trump remains at the forefront of Washington's political and executive equations.

Parliament speaker says U.S. animosity towards Iran, China is ‘deep’ and ‘strategic’

Larijani: Iran has devised 25-year plan for ties with China

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that the U.S. animosity towards Iran and China is “strategic” and “deep”.

Jahangiri calls on China to buy more oil from Iran

TEHRAN - First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday that Iran expects friendly countries, including China, to buy more oil from Iran.

By Wu Yuehe

U.S. should enhance cooperation with China rather than setting obstacles

BAJING - The ambivalence of some U.S. officials has been fully revealed by their recent ridiculous remarks.

Visa-free stay for Chinese travelers extended to 21 days

TEHRAN – Visa-free validity for Chinese visitors to Iran has been extended from a previously announced 15 days to 21 days, deputy tourism chief Vali Teymouri said, Mehr reported on Tuesday. 

JCPOA parties to hold emergency meeting on July 28

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that the remaining parties to the JCPOA - the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal - will hold an emergency joint commission meeting in Vienna on July 28.

Iran to work with China, Russia on nuclear deal: Boroujerdi

TEHRAN - Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has said that Iran is working with Russia and China on the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.

World Trade Organization allows China to sanction U.S. over Obama-era tariffs

TEHRAN- An appeals court judge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) says the United States did not fully comply with its ruling and could face Chinese sanctions if it does not remove certain tariffs that break WTO rules.

By staff and agency

Lavrov says U.S. will be responsible for any war with Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that the United States will be responsible for catastrophic consequences of any war with Iran.

Longstanding Sino-Iranian relations could help foster tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism chief has said that longstanding cultural and trade relations between Iran and China could lay a solid ground for developing mutual tourism ties.

By staff and agency

China blames U.S. for causing tension with Iran, says JCPOA is ‘irreplaceable’

Chinese Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Tuesday that U.S. should stop exerting pressure on Iran and blamed Washington for causing the current tensions.

Chinese museum to showcase celadons from Iran, other countries

TEHRAN – On Saturday, a collection of centuries-old celadons, on loan from the National Museum of Iran, reached Beijing’s Palace Museum, which is to host a vast exhibit of such potteries from several countries.

Tehran slams foreign interference in China’s internal affairs

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has condemned the “harmful meddling” of the U.S. and UK in China’s domestic affairs, stressing Iran’s strong support for the “One China Policy”.

Iran to establish visa-free regime for the Chinese on July 16

TEHRAN – As of July 16, Chinese passport holders will no longer need visas to enter Iran, ISNA reported on Tuesday.

By Chang Hua Chinese ambassador to Iran

Efforts to counter terrorism and extremism in Xinjiang

TEHRAN - Iran and China have a long history of friendly relations. Iranians are not unfamiliar with Xinjiang either, in 13th century, Saadi Shirazi, the celebrated Iranian poet, traveled to the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang and wrote a beautiful poem. 

Efforts underway to ease traveling to Iran, tourism chief says

TEHRAN – Iran tourism chief has said that the country is putting a great deal of effort to facilitate and increase foreign tourist arrivals.

Mahan Air expands long-haul services to Rome, Shenzhen

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mahan Air has launched direct flights connecting Tehran to Rome and Shenzhen, a major city in Guangdong province of China.

Iran sets sights on drawing 2 million Chinese tourists per annum 

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism organization has set sights on attracting two million Chinese nationals per annum after the country approved to waive the visa requirement for Chinese travelers.

Jahromi and Chinese ambassador hold talks on IT

TEHRAN – Iranian Communications and Information Technology Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi met with Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua on Sunday before departing for Dalian to attend the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC).

Iran waives visa for Chinese tourists

TEHRAN – The Iranian government waived the visa requirement for Chinese nationals willing to visit the country.

Lavrov says situation around Iran developing toward a dangerous scenario

China urges ‘calm and restraint’ amid Iran-U.S. tension

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang has urged “calm and restraint” as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate following U.S. President Donald Trump’s new sanctions on Iran.

By Ali Azimi

Trump is not sure of his economic success!

One of the problems that Biden faces with Donald Tramp will be the issue of economics. Undoubtedly, Biden will criticize Tramp's economic policy in the field of foreign trade in the 2010 presidential election race.

By Payman Yazdani

Why should China fully support Iran in Persian Gulf tensions?

TEHRAN - According to many international thinkers creating tensions in the Persian Gulf region by the U.S. also aims at containing China and limiting Beijing’s access to energy resources of the region which is driving engine of Chinese economy.

Iran beat Pakistan at Asian Beach Handball C’ship

TEHRAN – Iran extended winning run at the Asian Beach Handball Championship 2019 to four wins on Wednesday.

Rouhani receives credentials of four ambassadors

Clock is ticking on Europe to save nuclear deal, Rouhani warns

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Monday separately received credentials of the new ambassadors of France, China, Poland and Tajikistan.