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2026/06/22
By Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Iran
China and Iran: Partners in Reforming the Global Governance System
TEHRAN- Recently, China released a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions," which Foreign Minister Wang Yi thoroughly introduced at a press conference. Having personally witnessed the healthy and stable growth of China-Iran relations over recent years, I deeply feel that China’s principles and proposals on global governance highly resonate with Iran’s time-honored cultural traditions, foreign policy orientation, and the aspirations of its people. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the core essence of the white paper to our Iranian friends from four dimensions and jointly explore the broad prospects for China and Iran to march forward hand in hand.
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2026-06-17 17:34
Private sector proposals presented to parliament speaker on Iran-China economic ties
TEHRAN- The head and a group of members of the Board of Directors of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, along with a number of representatives from chambers of commerce, specialized committees, economic organizations, and joint chambers of commerce, met and held talks with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday, June 17.
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2025-12-13 21:59
Tehran, Beijing reaffirm close bilateral ties in all areas
TEHRAN – Iran and China have emphasized their commitment to further enhancing mutual relations, highlighting the long history of Tehran-Beijing ties over decades.
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2025-12-13 21:58
By Mohammad Khatibi
Expert says Chinese investment in Iran difficult under sanctions, but possible with determination
TEHRAN – In the midst of intensifying regional tensions and the enduring weight of Western sanctions, the future of China–Iran relations remains a subject of growing international interest. To better understand the dynamics shaping Beijing’s approach to Iran, The Tehran Times spoke with Professor Hongda Fan, director of the China–Middle East Center at Shaoxing University.
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2025-12-08 22:07
Iran-China relations expert says there is vast unrealized potential in two countries’ cooperation
By Mohammad Khatibi
TEHRAN – Iran and China share a long history and, on paper, a robust strategic partnership cemented by a 25-year cooperation agreement. Yet, beneath the rhetoric of mutual friendship and shared opposition to Western unilateralism, the relationship is marked by unfulfilled potential.
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2025/11/19
By Mohammad Khatibi
Panda or dragon? China’s strategy amid UN sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN- The snapback of pre-JCPOA UN sanctions against Iran have created a complex and delicate balancing act for China.
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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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2025-09-02 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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2025-08-30 20:23
By Babak Negahdari, Head of Iranian Parliament’s Research Centre
Destiny and strategy of two civilizations at the dawn of a new order
TEHRAN – Throughout the expanse of history, civilizations arise that not only shape their own fates but also serve as anchors of stability and purpose for the world around them. Iran and China, each rooted in their unique landscapes, have carried such a profound legacy—one forged from ancient cultural and trade exchanges along the Silk Road and the crucible of shared historical challenges.
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2025-08-29 21:10
Pezeshkian calls China a strategic partner for Iran ahead of Beijing visit
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China as “strategic,” stressing that Tehran is a reliable partner for Beijing in political, economic, and international arenas—particularly in confronting unilateralism.