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Yesterday 18:55
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
Bridges, blossoms, and beyond: discovering Yunnan and Chongqing
TEHRAN - It was in September that I found myself once again boarding a plane to China — my third visit to this vast country. This time, the occasion was 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road, held in Yunnan Province, a land that has stood at the crossroads of civilizations for more than 2,400 years. Once a vital stop on the Southern Silk Road, Yunnan seemed the perfect choice for such a gathering. The event was graciously hosted by People’s Daily, whose warm hospitality deserves special recognition.
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Yesterday 14:24
Southwest China; Imperial Plants
The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road was held in Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The forum was attended by 200 journalists from more than 80 countries. Side events of the forum included visits to several other cities, such as Chongqing, to learn about their industries, natural landscapes, and tourist attractions.
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2025-09-28 21:39
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: China’s UNSC stance on Iran boosts its credibility as mediator, says Chinese scholar
Professor Fan notes Beijing’s support is grounded in fairness, justice, and universal international interests
TEHRAN- As debates intensify at the United Nations following the Security Council’s failure to extend sanctions relief for Iran, global attention has shifted to the broader geopolitical rift between Western powers and rising challengers such as China and Russia.
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2025-09-28 15:08
DOE ready to take part in China’s Longjiang initiative
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced its preparedness to collaborate on the Longjiang initiative proposed by China, which focuses on strategic partnerships in key areas such as biodiversity conservation, ecological product development, and environmental education.
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2025-09-26 22:32
By Mohammad Khatibi
Eastward bound: How US is driving West Asian states into China and Russia’s embrace
TEHRAN – As tensions across West Asia escalate once again, the prospect of regional stability hangs by a thread. Repeated failures of Western peace initiatives have driven states to seek new partners.
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2025/09/23
By Jin Liangxiang
China is a trustworthy partner
SHANGHAI - The first week of September witnessed a milestone SCO summit and a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian together with heads of states and governments and representatives of more than twenty countries were present.
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2025-09-22 17:21
Iran seeks to make China top partner in tourism, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran aims to make China its leading partner in the tourism sector, building on existing trade relations between the two countries, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Sunday.
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2025-09-19 21:14
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Iran says Europe ignored ‘logical’ offer based on ‘baseless excuses’
A day after Macron accused Araghchi of lacking agency, the E3 caved in to US pressure and officially began snapback of UN sanctions
TEHRAN – As a leader who has frequently talked about how “concerned” he is about Iran’s battered nuclear program in recent weeks, Emanuel Macron of France inarguably blunted any efforts to prevent tensions from shooting up when he sat down with a Zionist journalist on Thursday and announced that Europe will re-instate UN sanctions against Iran, regardless of what the country has done or might do in the future.
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2025-09-19 16:42
Nearly 60,000 Chinese tourists visit Iran annually, ambassador says
TEHRAN - About 60,000 Chinese tourists travel to Iran each year, China’s ambassador to Tehran said on Tuesday, highlighting efforts to expand cultural and scientific exchanges between the two countries.
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2025-09-16 21:53
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Chinese embassy in Tehran emphasizes people-to-people ties at friendship reception
TEHRAN – The Chinese embassy in Tehran hosted members of the Iran-China Friendship Association for dinner on Monday after the Chinese envoy, Cong Peiwu, met with the association’s secretary, Mehdi Naadi, and discussed bilateral ties for about 45 minutes.
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2025-09-16 18:34
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
Connecting continents through BRI
KUNMING – The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road opened on Tuesday in Kunming, Yunnan Province, spotlighting a global platform that drives development, fosters cooperation, and promotes shared prosperity across continents.
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2025-09-15 18:31
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
China hosting '2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road' in Kunming
KUNMING – A ceremony was held on Monday to welcome participants to the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road in Kunming, Yunnan Province.
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2025-09-13 17:34
Iran to take part in five intl. tourism fairs
TEHRAN—Iran is to take part in five international tourism fairs in Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Spain, said Moslem Shojaei, the Tourism Ministry’s director-general for marketing and foreign tourism development.
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2025-09-13 17:33
Iran pavilion named best booth at China’s Guangzhou tourism fair
TEHRAN – Iran’s pavilion was awarded the title of best booth at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (CITIE 2025) on Saturday, its first participation in the event, organizers said.
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2025-09-12 17:30
Iran considers importing tourism vehicles from China
TEHRAN – Iran considers importing tourism vehicles from China and drafting a joint roadmap to strengthen transport infrastructure for the sector, the head of Iran’s Touring and Automobile Club said on Thursday.
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2025-09-10 18:56
Iran to participate in Guangzhou intl. fair to promote tourism
TEHRAN — Iran will take part in the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (CITIE 2025) in China from Sept. 12 to 14 to showcase its tourism potential internationally, a senior official said on Wednesday.
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2025-09-09 15:44
By Mohammad Khatibi
Strait of Hormuz, China’s imperative for deeper engagement in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – Beijing’s growing dependence on Persian Gulf oil and its aspiration to play mediator in the West Asia disputes collide in the narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz. As more than 40% of China’s crude shipments flow through this chokepoint, how China maneuvers its ambitions without sparking a direct clash has become a vital barometer of its evolving global role.
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2025-09-07 23:09
Leader welcomes Pezeshkian's visit to China:
Potentials for economic and political cooperation with China must be pursued
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told the Pezeshkian administration on Sunday that the government should not let the threat of a potential war with Israel or the United States derail its ongoing plans and their implementation.
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2025/09/07
By Mona Hojat Ansari
China's envoy to Iran addresses SCO summit, bilateral relations
TEHRAN – Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, hosted a press conference at his country’s embassy in northern Tehran on Sunday, inviting journalists from major Iranian and Chinese media outlets. For nearly two hours, he discussed the recent SCO summit, which he characterized as the bloc's largest gathering to date.
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2025/09/07
By Jianlu Bi
Reclaiming history: A 14-year war that can't be erased
BEIJING — As China marked a significant anniversary of its victory, The Washington Post asserted that it's "erasing" America's role in the conflict. This claim, however, misunderstands a fundamental truth: the history of World War II has been overwhelmingly shaped by a Western perspective, relegating China's epic struggle to a footnote. The current shift is not an act of historical revision; it is a rightful reclamation of a story that has been forgotten for too long.
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2025/09/06
By Xu Yawen
Beyond the V-Day Parade: What Global Voices Reveal About China’s Rise
As the golden sun bathed Tiananmen Square on the morning of September 3rd, China hosted a grand commemoration marking the 80th anniversary of its victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The powerful display of military might and national pride captivated billions worldwide.
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2025-09-05 20:09
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.
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2025-09-05 17:21
‘Majestic Iran’ tourism brand to be introduced in CITIE 2025
TEHRAN-- Iran is to participate in the 17th China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2025), with the aim of introducing the country's tourism vision (brand) under the title “Majestic Iran” and developing the Chinese tourist market.
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2025-09-03 20:24
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.
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2025-09-03 19:22
China holds massive V-Day parade, President Xi hails 'unstoppable' national rejuvenation
China held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging the country's commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and uncertainties, Xinhua reported.
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2025-09-03 15:43
Tehran, Beijing to implement joint programs in health sector
TEHRAN – Iran and China will implement joint programs in the pharmaceutical and medical fields under the 25-year agreement signed by the two countries, an official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
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2025-09-02 22:30
Tianjin's cauliflower seeds help address local industrial bottlenecks in Pakistan
In recent years, Tianjin's cauliflower seed exports to Pakistan have accounted for over 70 percent of Pakistan's annual planting, helping to address bottlenecks in the local cauliflower industry.
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2025-09-02 21:34
President calls for fair global order in interview with Chinese media
President Masoud Pezeshkian, during his visit to Beijing, highlighted Iran's ongoing struggle against biased international scrutiny. Speaking to China Central Television (CCTV), he underscored the unfair treatment Iran receives from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a reflection of larger double standards created by the West.
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2025-09-02 21:15
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.
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2025/09/02
By Xavier Villar
Iran and the SCO: A measured turn in Asian geopolitics
MADRID – The 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Tianjin, China, marks a significant moment for Iran and its regional strategy.