Iran-China Relations

“New US Sanctions on Iran Threat to Petrodollar”

US President Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Iran nuclear deal has reinstated a number of sanctions that have put the petrodollar under threat.

Persian Zilu on Show in China International Fair

An international exhibition of Zilu, an ancient type of rug and floor covering, was opened on Wednesday at the China National Silk Museum in the city of Hangzhou.

Iran to Increase Exports of Knowledge-Based Products to China

The Islamic Republic of Iran is to expand its exports of knowledge-based products to China.

Iran President’s Aide Warns against Drawing Too Close to Russia, China

An advisor to the Iranian President has opposed pushes for closer ties with the eastern bloc, saying the Islamic Republic has been and must remain “independent”.

China to Make $2bn Investment in Iranian Oil Refinery

A Chinese company is set to build an oil refinery in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran with a $2 billion investment.

Iran President to Meet Russian, Chinese Counterparts

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is going to meet his Russian and Chinese counterparts, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, to discuss the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Chinese Firm May Replace Total If It Exits Iran

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says if French energy giant Total decides to exit the Iran South Pars 11 (SP11) gas field development, a Chinese company is ready to replace it.

Iranian, Chinese FMs Discuss Ways to Save JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in the Chinese capital of Beijing, has held talks with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on the Iran nuclear deal and ways to save it after the US withdrawal.

FM Zarif in China to Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Beijing as the first leg of his international visits aimed at ensuring that the country’s interests in the nuclear deal are guaranteed.

Iran FM Due in Beijing, Moscow, Brussels for Intensive JCPOA Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to China, Russia, and Belgium later this week to hold talks with other parties to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, also known as JCPOA.

Iran Blames Chinese Ship for Sanchi Oil Tanker Tragedy

An Iranian committee entrusted with finding the cause of the deadly collision of the Chinese ship CF Crystal with the Iranian oil tanker Sanchi in January declared negligence on the part of both sides and an unexpected change of direction by the Chinese ship contributed to the tragedy.

Iranian Tai Chi Practitioners Gather Together to Promote Peace, Harmony

Hundreds of Iranians performed the Chinese ancient martial arts of Tai Chi and Qigong to celebrate not only the health benefits of such activities but to send out intentions of peace, harmony and healing.

Tehran Celebrates World Tai Chi, Qigong Day

A large crowd gathered in Niavaran Park north of the Iranian capital Tehran on Friday to mark the World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.

Iran, China, Russia Must Adopt Common Strategy against US: Shamkhani

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), says the adoption of a common strategy by Tehran, Beijing and Moscow to deal with US actions is inevitable.

China Still Iran’s Top Business Partner

Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration's latest report shows China remains Iran’s top trading partner.

Beijing Hosts Conference on Iran-China Civil Nuclear Cooperation

A conference on international civil nuclear cooperation between Iran and China has kicked off in the Chinese capital, Beijing.

“Iran Must Develop Ties with Russia, China to Counter US Hardliners”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic should strengthen relations with Russia and China to counter tougher US policies expected after President Donald Trump's appointment of John Bolton as national security adviser.

Iran Calls China, Russia Its Priorities for Cooperation

A senior Iranian lawmaker says China and Russia are the Islamic Republic’s priorities for cooperation, adding that if the western countries follow the rules of the game Tehran likes to work with them as well. 

Bodies of Iranian Seafarers Killed in Tanker Tragedy Repatriated

The bodies of three crew members of Iran’s Sanchi oil tanker, retrieved from the blazing vessel before its sinking, were repatriated.

Bodies of 3 Iranian Sailors to Be Flown to Iran from China

The bodies of three seafarers of an Iranian oil tanker which sank in East China sea last month will be flown to Tehran Monday night.

Iran Expresses Sympathy over Hong Kong Bus Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over a fatal bus crash in Hong Kong, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran, China to Boost Trade Ties via Silk Road

Iran and China are making efforts to utilize the potential of the Silk Road to boost their trade cooperation and enhance ties with other countries located on the Road.

Iran Denies Romours about Missile Strike on Oil Tanker

Iran has rejected the claims that Sanchi oil tanker has been hit by a US missile while heading towards North Korea, saying that such rumours are more like a Jules Verne story.

Collision of Chinese Ship with Iranian Oil Tanker Ambiguous: Expert

An energy expert has called the Sanchi oil tanker collision an ambiguous case, saying that further investigation will indicate whether the Chinese have done what they could to prevent the tragic incident and its loses.

Iran Leader Expresses Sympathy over Oil Tanker Tragedy

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, has offered his deep condolences over the deaths of 32 sailors aboard an Iranian oil tanker which caught fire and sank in Eastern China.

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