China to send special envoy to Middle East amid fears of conflict spillover

TEHRAN - China will dispatch a special envoy to countries in the Middle East and surrounding regions in the near future to strengthen diplomatic engagement, ease tensions, and prevent the ongoing conflict from spreading further, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Iran-China project to restore wetlands, curb dust storms enters implementation phase

TEHRAN – A joint Iran-China project to restore Salehiyeh and Allahabad wetlands, located west and southwest of Tehran, and curb dust storm sources has entered the implementation phase, with planned measures covering more than 48,000 hectares.

Beijing’s priority is peaceful coexistence between Iran and neighbors 

Majid Sharifi, an international affairs analyst, told the Iran newspaper that China’s approach toward Iran is not based on identity ties or ideological alignment. As a result, Beijing does not necessarily view stronger relations with Tehran as entering into confrontation with the United States.

Chinese ambassador: Beijing committed to stable, long-term ties with Tehran

TEHRAN– China’s Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to maintaining a consistent and stable policy toward Tehran, emphasizing the two countries’ determination to deepen bilateral cooperation and place their relations on a sustainable footing.

Iran, Russia and China stress cooperation at SCO meeting

TEHRAN – Iran, Russia and China have emphasized stronger economic ties and regional cooperation during meetings with Iranian First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) gathering in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Iran proposes joint tourism packages, measurable targets to boost Chinese arrivals

TEHRAN – Iran has proposed five practical measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, familiarization tours and direct cooperation between travel agencies, as it seeks to turn longstanding cultural ties with China into tangible tourism business.

Formation of new regional arrangements

Sobh-e-No examined the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in an interview with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s former ambassador Iraq. He argued that the departure of American forces represents a strategic defeat for the United States on three levels: domestic Iraqi politics, the regional balance of power, and the international arena.

Iran’s defense industry reaches new capacity as army chief warns enemies of ‘Historic Confusion’

TEHRAN — Iran’s indigenous defense industry has maintained uninterrupted production through the recent US-Israeli war and expanded its weapons production capacity to 2.5 times its pre-war level, senior Iranian military officials said, stressing that any renewed aggression would face a stronger response with more advanced weapons.

Javan: The need for an Iran-China corridor

Javan wrote about the importance of establishing an Iran-China corridor: Continued US efforts to increase tensions with Iran, following statements by the US Treasury Secretary regarding air transport sanctions on Iran, have further complicated the situation.

China rejects US sanctions on Iranian airlines

TEHRAN — China’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Beijing opposes US sanctions against Iran, including sanctions targeting Iranian airlines.

China slams ‘unilateral’ US sanctions law targeting Russia, Iran

TEHRAN – The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has issued a sharp rebuke against Washington’s latest legislative maneuvers, condemning the newly enacted US law that seeks to tighten sanctions on Russia and broaden trade restrictions against Iran.

End of the ‘unipolar order’: Sino-Russian vetoes deal a blow to US Iran sanctions push

TEHRAN – The United Nations Security Council on Thursday failed to adopt a US-drafted resolution that would have extended the mandate of a panel of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran, after China and Russia vetoed the measure.

15 nations call for ban on attacks against peaceful nuclear facilities

TEHRAN — Fifteen countries, including Iran, China and Russia, have called for a clear and unequivocal prohibition on attacks or threats of attack against peaceful nuclear facilities operating under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, warning that silence over such actions could undermine international law and erode the credibility of the global nuclear safeguards regime.

Pezeshkian pushes for drafting Iran-China action plan to combat desertification

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the need to draft a five-year Iranian-Chinese action plan to manage airborne dust and combat desertification in line with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the two countries.

Iran ranks 10th with 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites

TEHRAN - Iran ranks 10th worldwide with 30 properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, according to the UN cultural body, placing the country among the world's leading holders of internationally recognized cultural and natural heritage.

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From Bishkek to New Delhi, Xi advocates Global South cooperation 

Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to New Delhi for this year's BRICS gathering just over a week after he took part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.

China, Russia reject pressure on Iran as nuclear dispute returns to UNSC

TEHRAN- China and Russia have jointly rejected renewed Western pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, challenging the legal and political basis of efforts to revive sanctions and bring the Iranian nuclear issue back under the scrutiny of the United Nations Security Council.

Qeshm, Taining Geoparks partner for natural heritage, sustainable development

TEHRAN - Iran’s Qeshm Island Geopark and China’s Taining Geopark have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help protect geological and natural heritage, while promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities.