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2025-11-28 16:18
Tourism minister delivers Pezeshkian’s message calling for enhanced ties with China
TEHRAN--Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri has delivered a message from President Masoud Pezeshkian to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, which emphasized the need to further strengthen relations between the two countries in cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts.
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2025-11-26 21:25
By Shahrokh Saei
China’s pivotal role affirmed in Xi’s ‘Palestinians governing Palestine’ message
TEHRAN – Chinese President Xi Jinping’s remarks on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People highlight China’s constructive role in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
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2025-11-24 19:54
Xi warns Trump on Taiwan red line; U.S. president calls him 'great leader'
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a Monday evening phone call with Donald Trump to frame Taiwan’s reunification as an untouchable pillar of the post–World War II settlement, pointedly reminding the U.S. president that the two countries once fought “shoulder-to-shoulder” against Japanese militarism and should now jointly defend the war’s outcome.
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![The commissioning and flag-presenting ceremony of the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, is held at a naval port in Sanya City, South China's Hainan province, on Nov 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]](https://media.tehrantimes.com/d/t/2025/11/18/2/5780827.jpg)
2025-11-18 19:02
By Shahrokh Saei
China's Fujian and USS Gerald R Ford: Stability vs. coercion on the high seas
TEHRAN – China’s Fujian aircraft carrier, commissioned earlier this month, marks a historic milestone in the country’s naval modernization and stands as a symbol of reassurance. More than a warship, Fujian embodies Beijing’s rise through self-reliance, stability, and a commitment to peace, projecting confidence without aggression and ensuring maritime order remains predictable and secure.
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2025-11-15 14:51
China reiterates red line on Taiwan as tensions surge with Japan
China has issued a rare travel advisory urging citizens to avoid Japan, citing a worsening security environment and rising risks for Chinese nationals.
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2025-11-01 19:31
By Shahrokh Saei
From Abe to Takaichi: A historic milestone, a familiar path
TEHRAN – Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister on October 21 was a landmark moment in a country long dominated by male political leadership. But while her rise broke a gender barrier, her governance so far reflects continuity more than change. Takaichi is not a political outsider—she’s a veteran of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a protégé of the late Shinzo Abe, whose nationalist and conservative legacy continues to shape Japan’s direction.
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2025-11-01 18:29
Canada PM says Xi talks 'turning point', apologizes to Trump
Canadian premier Mark Carney on Saturday called his talks with China's leader Xi Jinping a "turning point" in restoring their battered ties.
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2025/10/31
By Jianlu Bi
Top diplomacy provides the world with a healthier heartbeat
BEIJING - On the morning of October 30, the eyes of the world turned to Busan, South Korea, where Chinese President Xi Jinping held a highly anticipated meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. This high-level dialogue, coming at a critical juncture for both bilateral ties and the global economic outlook, was immediately recognized by the world as a monumental event.
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2025-10-31 18:48
By Shahrokh Saei
Xi–Trump summit: China champions multilateralism at APEC 2025
TEHRAN – When Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump met in Busan on October 30, the immediate outcomes—tariff reductions, resumed soybean purchases, and the suspension of China’s rare earth export controls—appeared transactional. Yet beneath these surface-level adjustments lies a profound divergence in geopolitical philosophy.
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2025-10-28 17:09
China’s premier urges openness amid U.S. tariff threats at ASEAN summit
At the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged ASEAN partners to “jointly uphold free trade and the multilateral trading system, oppose all forms of protectionism, and further advance the process of regional economic integration,” warning that recent tariff escalations threaten to erode East Asia’s economic trajectory.
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2025-10-25 16:35
Canceled China visit marks early setback for Germany’s Merz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has postponed his planned trip to China after Beijing confirmed only a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with no additional high-level appointments.
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2025-09-26 20:17
By Shahrokh Saei
Iran and China deepen cooperation under Global Governance Initiative
TEHRAN – Since Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), the mechanism has been broadly welcomed by countries across the world, including Iran.
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2025-09-08 20:35
By Shahrokh Saei
Turning opportunities into action: Iran-China partnership through the lens of GGI framework
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the importance of building on the political and economic opportunities arising from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent trip to China, which happens to resonate with the five principles outlined in China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI).
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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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2025-09-03 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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2025-09-02 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 19:13
President Xi: China-Russia relationship model of major-country ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the China-Russia relationship has become an example of major-country ties, featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation, CGTN reported.
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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.
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2025-08-29 21:08
By Ali Fekri
On the president’s visit to China
TEHRAN – China is set to host two major international events in the near future: the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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![Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Oct 23, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]](https://media.tehrantimes.com/d/t/2025/08/22/2/5648028.jpg)
2025-08-22 14:24
SCO Summit 2025: Xi Jinping to endorse strategic development blueprint for next 10 years
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, which will be held in Tianjin Municipality in north China on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and host relevant events, Xihua reported.
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2025-08-09 13:19
Xi tells Putin China will continue to promote peace talks in Ukraine crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China will remain consistent in its position on the Ukraine crisis and will continue promoting peace talks no matter how the situation evolves, CGTN reported.
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2025-07-21 16:58
By Shahrokh Saei
50 years of China-EU ties: Upcoming summit highlights China’s key role in shaping Europe’s future
TEHRAN — On July 24, the European Union and China will convene the 25th China-EU Summit in Beijing, marking the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
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2025-07-16 22:21
China says it backs Iran’s sovereignty against Western ‘bullying’
TEHRAN – In a high-profile meeting on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed Beijing’s unwavering support for Iran during discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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2025-07-12 03:01
By Shahrokh Saei
China champions cultural concord: Beijing hosts Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting
BEIJING — The Chinese capital, Beijing, has become a hub of global unity and cultural understanding as it hosted the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting.
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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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2025-06-05 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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2025-05-13 14:04
Xi attends opening ceremony of fourth ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum
BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on Tuesday.
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2025-05-09 14:47
By Shahrokh Saei
China-Russia strategic partnership: Xi and Putin unite against unilateralism in Moscow parade
BEIJING- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a grand parade at the Red Square in Moscow on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s World War II victory over Nazi Germany.
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2025-05-07 19:51
By Shahrokh Saei
Xi in Moscow to attend celebrations marking the Soviet defeat of Germany 80 years ago
China and Russia are unshakeable allies in a turbulent world
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Russia on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit and participation in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War in Moscow, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.