Beijing

China to keep developing friendly coop. with Iran: diplomat

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Tehran and Beijing are comprehensive strategic partners, China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs said, adding that China will continuously develop its friendly cooperation with Iran amid international and regional changes.

Chinese defense minister:

China to cooperate with other SCO countries on security

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu said has said that China is ready to cooperate with other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to build a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture.

China says it respects Ukraine sovereignty

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – China respects the status of former Soviet member states as sovereign nations, its foreign ministry said on Monday, after comments by its envoy to Paris triggered an uproar among European capitals.

China stalls Blinken’s visit as row with US continues: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – China is refusing to fix a new date for a visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken due to concerns that Washington might, during the trip, publish the results of a probe into a suspected spy balloon incident.

Sullivan, bin Salman discuss Iran, Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) –US National Security Advisor and Saudi Crown Prince spoke by phone Tuesday, and discussed a number of global and regional matters including Iran and Yemen.

Top Iran, France diplomats discuss bilateral ties in Beijing

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – In a meeting in Beijing, the Iranian Foreign Minister and his French counterpart emphasized the necessity of mutual respect and the continuation of dialogues between Tehran and Paris.

FM statement on restoration of Iran-S. Arabia diplomatic ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign policy has issued a statement on the Friday-announced agreement between Tehran and Riyadh to restore diplomatic relations during the administration of President Ebrahim Raeisi,

China’s parliament names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as new PM

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – China has named Li Qiang, a close confidant of President Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier, media sources reported Saturday morning.

China to increase defense budget in 2023 by 7.2%, to $224.85

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – China intends to increase its defense budget by 7.2% this year to 1.553 trillion yuan (about $224.85 billion), according to a government report released on Sunday.

China announces massive oil and gas discovery in north

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Chinese state-owned oil and gas corporation CNOOC has announced the discovery of a major oilfield with light crude reserves of 100 million tons in the Bohai Sea, which stretches along the country’s northern coastline.

China releases 12-point peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The People's Republic of China has called for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, releasing a 12-point "peace plan" on the one-year anniversary of the invasion.

Wenbin:

Beijing seeks to make progress in Iran-China strategic ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Referring to President Raeisi's visit to China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said China looks forward to taking this visit as an opportunity to make greater progress in the China-Iran strategic partnership.

US' Blinken to travel to Beijing in February

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to travel to Beijing on February 5-6 and meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang.

Beijing urges Chinese citizens to leave Ukraine

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – China’s Foreign Ministry has called on Chinese citizens to leave Ukraine, according to Chinese sources.

Raeisi stresses strengthening ties between Tehran, Beijing

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President emphasized the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen comprehensive cooperation with China in the framework of bilateral and multilateral mechanisms.

Amir-Abdollahian tells Yi Iran adheres to 'one-China policy'

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister told his Chinese counterpart that the Islamic Republic of Iran adheres to the one-China policy in order to support regional stability.

Taiwan claims China simulating attack on its main island

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Amid escalation of tensions over Pelosi's provocative trip to Taiwan, the defense Ministry of Taiwan claimed Saturday that the Chinese army is simulating an attack on its main island.

EU reacts to US-China tensions amid Taiwan tension

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The European Union called on Wednesday for tensions over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan to be resolved through dialogue and for communication channels with China to be kept open to avoid miscalculation.

Tensions mount between China, Taiwan on Pelosi disputed trip

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Amid the Beijings' warnings on the provocative visit of US House speaker Nanci Pelosi to Taiwan, Taiwan's military on Tuesday said it is determined to protect the island against increased threats.

Pelosi to leave for Asia amid Beijing threats on Taiwan visit

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Despite China's warnings about Nancy Pelosi's trip to the Asian region, media sources reported that Pelosi is set to leave this weekend on a trip that includes Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and possibly Taiwan.

China FM:

South China sea not a 'fighting arena' for major power

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the South China Sea is not a "safari park" for countries outside the region or a "fighting arena" for major powers to compete in.

Chinese FM:

Beijing not afraid of 'confrontation' with Washington

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that Beijing is not afraid of confrontation with Washington, although welcomes cooperation with this country.

China supports Iran's rightful stances: ambassador

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh said that Beijing strongly opposes US bullying in international affairs and supports Iran's rightful stances.

China lodges protest with US over exaggerating atomic threat

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Beijing has lodged a protest to Washington over exaggerating "Chinese threat" and unfounded criticism of boosting nuclear power.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 17

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Sunday, October 17.

Shahab Hosseini wins award at Beijing Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian actor Shahab Hosseini has won the award for the best supporting actor at the 11th Beijing International Film Festival.

Chinese Rocket Force brigade tests new-type missiles

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – A missile brigade of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Rocket Force launched two new-type missiles on Sun.

Iran, China to coop. in cultural heritage conservation

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – China and Iran signed a joint statement on Saturday on cooperation in the conservation of cultural heritage Saturday, echoing a commitment to better take care of relics through cross-border efforts in Asia.

US warship illegally enters China's territorial waters

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) –Chinese military's Southern Theatre Command issued a statement on Thursday, saying that the USS Curtis Wilbur entered the country's territorial waters near the Paracel Islands without permission.