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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.
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2025-06-04 13:14
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.
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2025-06-03 21:52
Second phase of Iran-China studies launches in Masouleh to examine ancient metallurgy
The second phase of joint archaeological research by Iranian and Chinese teams has commenced at the historical site of Masouleh, which is situated in northern Iran.
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2025-06-02 14:25
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.
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2025-05-31 14:50
Iran-China workshop on increasing climate change resilience underway
TEHRAN –Supported by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), an Iranian-Chinese workshop is being held on Saturday and Sunday, focusing on emerging ways to boost climate change resilience.
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2025-05-31 14:47
Seven countries attend Iran’s nanotech achievements meeting
TEHRAN – During a meeting held in Venezuela on Thursday, high-ranking delegations from Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Serbia, Honduras, China, and Vietnam gained a deeper understanding of Iran’s achievements in nanotechnology and its applications, particularly in the healthcare sector.
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2025-05-30 22:00
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.
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2025-05-28 22:15
Deputy FM talks multilateral, international matters with Chinese and Russian envoys
TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi held separate meetings with the ambassadors of China and Russia on Wednesday to discuss cooperation within BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as the latest updates on Iran-U.S. negotiations.
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2025-05-28 22:10
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.
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2025-05-27 21:09
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.
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2025-05-27 21:06
By Shahrokh Saei
China’s laser revolution: Senfeng at the forefront of global innovation
JINAN, China- As China accelerates its pursuit of technological self-reliance, Jinan Senfeng Laser Technology Co., Ltd. stands at the forefront of the nation’s laser manufacturing revolution.
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2025-05-25 23:06
By Salman Parviz
China: Afghanistan’s top investor
West’s failure opens doors for East
TEHRAN -- Years of wars, occupation, and anarchy have left Afghanistan’s natural resources unexploited due to a lack of investment and the transfer of technology. According to the U.S. and UN assessments, minerals buried across Afghanistan’s rocky landscape are estimated to be worth a trillion dollars.
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2025-05-25 18:16
By Shahrokh Saei
Prabowo-Li meeting ushers in new era of China-Indonesia strategic partnership
BEIJING- Amid rising protectionism and global divisions, China stands as a beacon of cooperation and progress, championing inclusive multilateralism and a fairer world order.
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2025-05-25 12:04
Photo: Mohammad Sarfi
China-Kazakhstan Khorgos intl. border co-op center visited by SCO Media Summit participants
Journalists participating in the SCO Media Summit, including representatives from the Tehran Times and other Iranian media outlets, visit the Khorgos International Center for Border Cooperation on the China-Kazakhstan border on May 24, 2025. The center, a unique joint initiative between China and Kazakhstan, serves as a symbol of cross-border economic collaboration and regional connectivity.
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2025-05-25 08:32
China-Kazakhstan Khorgos intl. border co-op center visited by SCO Media Summit participants
China-Kazakhstan Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center was visited by the participants in the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries, on Sunday.
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2025-05-24 16:03
At SCO summit, Tehran Times chief condemns Western media’s complicity in Israeli crimes
URUMQI –The Editor-in-Chief of the Tehran Times, Mohammad Sarfi, delivered a speech at the SCO Media Summit in China, where he condemned Western media’s dehumanization of Palestinians amid Israel’s devastating war in the besieged Gaza Strip. The event, themed 'Building a Better Home Together for a Prosperous Future,' drew over 300 delegates from 26 countries, including Press TV and Khabar Fori from Iran.
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2025-05-23 21:39
Pakistan, Afghanistan move towards ‘restoring ties’ in talks with China
As Pakistan remained embroiled in a war of words with its archrival India – following a dramatic exchange of missiles and drones nearly two weeks ago – it this week advanced diplomatic efforts with two other neighbors: China and Afghanistan, which could lead to the formal resumption of diplomatic ties between Islamabad and Kabul after nearly four years.
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2025-05-23 15:29
UNESCO invites Iran to attend 5th World Congress on Biosphere Reserves
TEHRAN – The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Tehran Office, Ieng Srong, has invited the country to participate in the 5th World Congress on Biosphere Reserves (WCBR), which is scheduled to be held from Sept. 22-26, in Hangzho, China.
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2025-05-22 17:52
By Shahrokh Saei
Premier Li Qiang set for Indonesia visit, ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Malaysia
BEIJING- Prime Minister Li Qiang's forthcoming official visit to Indonesia and his participation in the inaugural trilateral summit with Persian Gulf and Southeast Asian nations in Malaysia highlight China's commitment to strengthening relationships with countries in the Global South.
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2025-05-21 23:02
By Shahrokh Saei
Beijing breakthrough: Afghanistan and Pakistan to upgrade diplomatic relations
BEIJING- China reaffirmed its role as a key diplomatic mediator through Wednesday’s informal trilateral meeting in Beijing, offering Afghanistan and Pakistan a crucial platform to address bilateral issues through peaceful dialogue.
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2025-05-21 22:35
Former interior minister appointed Iran’s new ambassador to China
TEHRAN – Iran has named former Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli as its new ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
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2025/05/21
By Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu
China's high-quality industrial development injects new momentum into the world economy
Recently, in the face of a complicated situation marked by increasing external shocks and multiple domestic difficulties and challenges, China’s economy maintained stable growth despite pressure, sustaining the new and positive development momentum. Especially the industrial production grew fast with industrial development transformed towards high-end, intelligent and green, which provides strong support for economic development.