Trump invites China’s Xi to his presidential inauguration

United States President-elect Donald Trump has invited his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration ceremony in January, despite his history of hawkish rhetoric and tariff threats.

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Brick by Brick, Xi Jinping drives BRICS cooperation

As Chinese President Xi Jinping and a host of other ‎leaders gather in Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS summit, ‎the world is once again turning its limelight on the ‎burgeoning international mechanism for how it will push ‎forward self-development and respond to global woes. ‎

Xi urges greater national achievements, contributions to humanity's peace, development

President Xi Jinping on Monday said the Chinese people will score more remarkable achievements and make greater contributions to the noble cause of peace and development of humanity.

"A just cause finds great support": Xi Jinping and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

On June 15, 2001, then heads of state of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan gathered in Shanghai. Together, they announced the creation of a new regional group on the Eurasian continent -- the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

‘Old friend’ Putin and China’s Xi strengthen strategic ties at summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have signed a joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between their two nations at a summit that framed their relationship as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world.

Putin to meet Xi in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Vladimir Putin to China on Thursday for the Russian president’s second visit in less than a year, according to CNN.

Xi Jinping sends his congratulations to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to the summit of heads of state and government of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, which is being held in Banjul, capital of Gambia.

Expert says China can ease international trade through mending Iran-Europe ties: expert

TEHRAN - An expert on international relations argues that China as a great economic power has the ability to mend the ties between Iran and Europe and thereby facilitate trade between Iran and the European continent.

Macron says counting on Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses' over Ukraine

Macron in China, asks Xi to help end Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping to urge Russia, a close ally, to end the war in Ukraine, Press TV reported.

Xi says China ready to back follow-up process between Iran, Saudi Arabia

Iran to invite Saudi king to Tehran as Raisi invited to Riyadh

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said like Saudi Arabia his country also intends to invite the Saudi king to visit Iran.

Raisi China visit a ‘turning point’ in Asia relations: MP

TEHRAN – A senior lawmaker has lauded the Iranian president’s visit to China as a “turning point” in Iran’s relations with Asian countries. 

Raisi trip intended to implement 25-year plan: govt.

TEHRAN – The main purpose of the Iranian president’s trip to Beijing is to finalize a 25-year partnership plan and boost economic relations with China, according to Ali Bahadori Jahromi, the spokesman for the Raisi administration.

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Xi sees opening to reduce U.S. presence in Persian Gulf: professor

TEHRAN – Hossein Askari, a professor emeritus of business and international affairs at George Washington University, sees the high-profile visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia as effort to “reduce the power and presence of the United States in the Persian Gulf” by capitalizing on the “rocky relationship” between U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

China says ties with GCC, Iran not directed against any country

TEHRAN – Reaffirming its traditional friendly ties with Iran, China said on Monday that its relationship with Tehran and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are not directed against “any third party”.

Iran summons Chinese ambassador over joint statement with Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

TEHRAN – Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, has said that Iran conveyed its “strong discontent” with the joint statement China issued with the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Raisi sends message to Xi, says Iran willing to deepen ties with China

TEHRAN - In a message delivered to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Saturday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed Tehran's readiness to cultivate full collaboration with Beijing.

Xi calls ties with Iran strategic, backs Iran’s membership in BRICS

TEHRAN – The Chinese president on Friday praised Iran’s independent position toward international developments and called the relations between Beijing and Tehran “strategic”.

Iranian, Chinese presidents hold talks on solidifying strategic coordination

TEHRAN - In a 60-minute phone conversation on Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed significant global and regional developments while highlighting the importance of expanding and fortifying strategic cooperation.