Iran-China Relations

A group of former Iranian diplomats have warned the government of President Ebrahim Raisi against sticking to what they describe as a “one-sided” look-to-the-East policy and anti-West approach, saying an unbalanced foreign policy agenda will harm the interests of the country.

China’s ambassador to Iran says his country supports the Islamic Republic’s bid to join the BRICS group of emerging economies.

China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, has called on the US to remove all unilateral sanctions and restrictions imposed on Iran in connection with its nuclear program.

Beijing has slammed the fresh Iran-related sanctions imposed by Washington on Chinese targets. China has urged the US to stop its unreasonable suppression of Chinese organizations and individuals.

Chinese ambassador to Iran Chang Hua has said the implementation of a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Beijing and Tehran will improve the livelihood of both nations.

Beijing’s ambassador to Iran says China is open to joint efforts with Iran and other countries with the goal of facilitating development and confronting the challenges facing the global community.

Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua says two major Chinese companies plan to invest in Khuzestan, in Iran’s oil-rich southwest.

The Chinese ambassador to Tehran says the sales of Iranian oil to China is on track “without any problem,” despite the harsh US sanctions in place against the Islamic Republic’s energy sector.

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says recent Western media reports about Iran’s “secret talks” with Russia and China to buy certain materials for military purposes serve the goal of prolonging the Ukraine war.

The Chinese ambassador to Iran says the de-dollarization process, which has been gathering pace on the international stage, is the outcome of America’s use of its national currency as a tool to exert economic pressure on others.

The head of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce says the current Persian year of 1402 (starting on March 21) will be better for the expansion of ties between Tehran and Beijing.

Naval forces of Iran, China and Russia wrap up their joint military exercises, which were held the in Sea of Oman as part the three partners’ efforts to strengthen trilateral security cooperation.

Chinese, Iranian and Russian naval forces start joint drills in the Gulf of Oman.

Naval forces from China, Iran and Russia are staging joint drills in the northern part of the Indian Ocean later on Thursday.

China, Iran and Russia will conduct naval wargames in the Gulf of Oman from March 15 to March 19, China's defense ministry announced on Wednesday.

An Iranian lawmaker accuses the previous administration of “Sinophobia,” saying it had distanced itself from the Eastern bloc in favor of ties with the West.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the relationship between Tehran and Beijing has reached a turning point.

An outspoken Iranian daily accuses China of giving empty promises to Tehran in bilateral deals on trade cooperation, urging Iranian officials not to pin their hopes on Beijing in their efforts to improve the country’s economic situation.

Iran and China have issued a joint communique at the end of the Iranian president’s visit to Beijing. The statement will be a roadmap for cooperation between Iran and China in the coming years.

A senior Iranian official says Iran and China plan to launch a Green Customs Corridor aimed at facilitating growing trade between the two strategic partners.

President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and China have agreed that their cooperation and communications in various fields will be accompanied by a transfer of technological know-how.

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says Tehran welcomes the Chinese side’s initiatives regarding the belt road project, global security and global development.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been awarded the title of Honorary Professor by Peking University of China in recognition of his efforts to promote Tehran’s ties with Beijing and help consolidate peace and stability in the region.

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, said that the implementation of the strategic partnership agreement between Tehran and Beijing is a significant step toward stabilizing the region.

Iran’s nuclear program poses a challenge to the United States as well as China, the US State Department spokesperson claimed Tuesday. The remarks came in reaction to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's ongoing visit to Beijing.