By Shahrokh Saei

GNFCC to host foreign media delegation in Liaoning to promote SCO cooperation

BEIJING — A delegation of international journalists will visit northeast China’s Liaoning Province from July 1 to 5 as part of efforts to enhance media exchanges and cooperation under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

By Shahrokh Saei 

Learning to serve humanity: Lessons from Beijing Polytechnic University

BEIJING - As part of a media exchange program organized by the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC), I had the opportunity to visit Beijing Polytechnic University on Monday, alongside a group of international journalists.

By Jianlu Bi

China's vision for peace: De-escalating the Iran-Israel conflict

BEIJING- The recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, culminating in intensified military exchanges, casts a chilling shadow across the Middle East and beyond.

By Shahrokh Saei

Lenovo’s Tianjin revolution: Leading global charge in zero-carbon innovation, hybrid AI excellence

BEIJING- As part of an international media delegation, I recently had the opportunity to visit Tianjin, China — the host city of this year’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. 

By Shahrokh Saei

CGTN Commentary Department: The strategic voice behind China’s global narrative

BEIJING — As one of the most prominent arms of China's international media, China Global Television Network (CGTN) continues to set a high standard in responsible journalism, narrative framing, and strategic communication. 

By Shahrokh Saei

Belt and Road Initiative fuels record China–Central Asia trade

BEIJING — Economic cooperation between China and Central Asia has reached unprecedented levels, with trade volumes expanding consistently over the past twelve years, according to Sunday's customs data. 

By Shahrokh Saei

A window to China's future: Inside Beijing Dongzhimen Middle School's holistic education model

BEIJING – Exemplifying excellence in modern Chinese education, Beijing Dongzhimen Middle School granted international journalists, including myself from the Tehran Times, a privileged glimpse into its vibrant heart on Friday.

By Shahrokh Saei 

Guardians of the Great Wall: Shaping China's future through education

BEIJING- In China, education is more than instruction—it is nation-building. The country’s primary schools are designed not only to teach facts but to shape future citizens: intellectually capable, physically strong, emotionally balanced, and culturally rooted. 

Iran too strong for Japan in 2025 PVAO Sitting Volleyball Championships

TEHRAN – Iran eased past Japan 3-0 (25-8, 25-17, 25-22) in the 2025 PVAO Sitting Volleyball Championships on Tuesday.

By Shahrokh Saei

Jan-May trade surge fuels China’s 5% growth target, exposes futility of US pressure tactics

BEIJING- China's latest trade data, revealing a 2.5% year-on-year increase in total goods imports and exports (reaching 17.94 trillion yuan, or $2.5 trillion) for January-May 2025, stands as a powerful testament to the nation's economic resilience. 

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

New architects, new order: Global South and China rewrite rules of global governance

BEIJING – China’s vision for a community with a shared future for mankind is evolving from rhetoric into tangible global structures, offering developing nations a powerful counter-narrative and mechanism to challenge Western-centric world order.

By Afshin Majlesi

Minister outlines visa-free travel agreements, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure plans

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, unveiled a series of major developments in regional tourism cooperation, heritage protection, and tourism infrastructure during a press conference held on Tuesday at the ministry headquarters in Tehran.

By Shahrokh Saei

IOMed: China’s diplomatic masterpiece ushers in a new era of global peace

BEIJING- The establishment of the world’s first intergovernmental legal organization dedicated to resolving disputes through mediation—the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed)—represents a transformative milestone in global governance. 

By Shahrokh Saei 

From Nixon to now: Taiwan arms sales contradict US commitments to China

BEIJING — China has issued a stark warning to the United States, condemning reported American plans for a massive surge in weapons sales to Taiwan as a crossing of its "first red line" that threatens to ignite fresh tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

By Shahrokh Saei 

China’s green tech triumph: How the BYD Jinan Base is shaping global sustainable industry

JINAN, China –In the global race toward sustainable transportation, China has positioned itself as a frontrunner through remarkable advancements in green energy vehicles. 

By Shahrokh Saei 

From Jinan to the world: Chinese biotech firm proving ethics and excellence can coexist

JINAN, China— As part of a delegation of international journalists touring Shandong Province, I arrived in Jinan on Monday for a four-day visit, expecting to see China’s economic prowess in action.