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Today 15:55
Iran suggests China abolish visa requirements for its tourists in reciprocal move
TEHRAN – Iran has called on the Chinese government to lift visa requirements for Iranian nationals wishing to visit China, in a move aimed at deepening bilateral cultural and tourism ties.
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Yesterday 17:21
Early Islamic metallurgical complex discovered at Masouleh; strengthens revised World Heritage file
TEHRAN - A joint Iranian-Chinese archaeological team has uncovered a significant early Islamic-era settlement and a sponge iron smelting workshop at the Khanbaji Sara site within the Cultural Landscape of Masouleh in northern Iran.
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Yesterday 15:10
By Shahrokh Saei
CIPCC 2025 finale: Showcasing China’s trailblazing leadership in global media partnerships
BEIJING – The China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) concluded its first-half 2025 media exchange program with a grand closing ceremony at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing on Saturday. The event was hosted by the China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA).
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2025-07-05 18:51
US reckless bombing of Iran's nuclear sites set a dangerous precedent, China warns
'Should a nuclear disaster occur, the entire world would bear the consequences'
TEHRAN - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that strikes against Iran lacked legitimacy, emphasizing that recent military clashes between Israel and Iran must not be repeated.
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2025-07-04 23:35
Desert transformation: County in Xinjiang finds prosperity in sands
"As a child, my dream was to escape Makit and distance myself from the Taklimakan Desert," recalled Reyhan Ehmet.
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2025-07-04 23:12
By Shahrokh Saei
SCO’s shared future lifts off in Shenyang’s landmark forums
SHENYANG – Northeastern China’s Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province, proudly hosted two landmark events under the auspices of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), attracting global attention and highlighting China’s indispensable leadership in promoting diplomacy, cooperation, and sustainable development across Eurasia.
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2025-07-02 22:21
By Shahrokh Saei
Dalian’s triple strength: Quality of life, economic vitality, and global reach
DALIAN — A contingent of international journalists wrapped up the second day of their five-day media tour in northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Wednesday, with the vibrant coastal city of Dalian remaining a key highlight.
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2025-07-01 23:17
By Salman Parviz
Trump’s trade war on China: Implications on global trade
TEHRAN -- Economic conflict between China and the United States has been ongoing since January 2018, when the U.S. President Donald Trump began imposing tariffs and other trade barriers on China during his first term.
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2025-06-29 22:43
By Amir Mohammad Esmaeili
Elite diplomacy and the Iran–China strategic partnership
SHANGHAI - In the third decade of the 21st century, West Asia and the broader international politics are undergoing rapid and profound transformations. The Ukraine crisis, escalating tensions in West Asia, the twelve-day war between Iran and Israel, and the aggressive policies of the Trump administration—including the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the tariff war—are all part of this dynamic landscape.
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2025-06-28 22:36
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).
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2025-06-23 22:29
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.
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2025-06-22 23:14
China calls Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites a 'dangerous precedent'
Fu Cong, China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has described the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities as a “dangerous precedent.”
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2025-06-21 13:20
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.
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2025-06-21 11:18
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.
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2025-06-20 18:15
Shanghai Spirit in action: Tianjin to host 2025 SCO Summit for a new Eurasian future
This autumn, the vibrant port city of Tianjin – a shining symbol of China's openness – will welcome world leaders for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.
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2025-06-16 18:32
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.
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2025/06/16
By Ge Lin (CGTN economic commentator)
Latecomer advantage: Central Asia's prospects for embracing technology
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 16 for the second China–Central Asia Summit marks another milestone in reviving a historic bond shaped by the ancient Silk Road — a shared civilizational journey linking China and Central Asia.
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2025-06-15 18:35
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.
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2025-06-14 10:18
Iran proposes strategic plans to enhance tech ties along Silk Road
TEHRAN – Addressing the 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange, Hossein Afshin, the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, has proposed six strategic plans to boost technological ties along the Silk Road.
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2025-06-14 08:09
China condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of 'red line' breach
TEHRAN – China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has strongly criticized Israel for the violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation in the region.
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2025-06-13 17:43
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.
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2025-06-11 15:10
By Ge Lin (CGTN economic commentator)
China-US trade talks raise global hopes for America's self-correction
As senior officials from China and the United States met in London for the first meeting of the China-US economic, trade consultation mechanism, the world's attention is not only on the outcomes of the talks but also on how the US chooses to present itself and whether it can overcome its internal contradictions.
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2025-06-10 14:14
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.
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2025-06-10 11:30
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.
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2025-06-09 14:08
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.
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2025-06-09 08:33
What makes China ‘cool’
At the second Wuyi Forum, a platform for international academic exchanges, Robert Chard, a sinologist and emeritus professor from the University of Oxford, said that he hopes the West can come to see that China is very cool, very interesting, and very much worth learning from.
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2025-06-07 13:02
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.
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2025-06-06 14:11
Iranian, Chinese geological surveys agree to expand cooperation
TEHRAN – The Geological Survey and Mineral Explorations of Iran and the China Geological Survey have agreed to expand cooperation through signing a deal in the near future.
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2025-06-05 21:23
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.
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2025-06-05 00:00
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.