By Shahrokh Saei 

China leads the agenda: Xi–Starmer talks highlight the limits of US unilateralism

TEHRAN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China has highlighted a broader shift in global diplomacy, showcasing the contrast between nations willing to engage Beijing and the unilateral approach pursued by US President Donald Trump. 

By Shahrokh Saei 

Fanning the flames: How US arms sales destabilize Taiwan and violate China’s sovereignty

TEHRAN – China’s decision to impose countermeasures on U.S. military-linked companies and senior executives is neither impulsive nor symbolic. It is a calibrated response to Washington’s latest and most provocative escalation on the Taiwan question: an unprecedented $11.1 billion arms package to China’s Taiwan region. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.