China

10 killed in apartment fire in northwest China's Xinjiang

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – A fire in an apartment building in northwestern China's Xinjiang region killed 10 people and injured nine, authorities said Friday.

Factory fire kills at least 38 in China's Anyang (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – A fire at a factory in Anyang, China, has left 38 people dead and two more in hospital, authorities said on Tuesday.

China May Host Belt and Road International Forum in 2023: XI

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – China is considering holding the third high-level Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation next year, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.

Iran strengthening cooperation with IAEA: China

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – A Chinese envoy said on Thursday that putting pressure on Iran would not help solve its nuclear issue and would only backfire, especially when Iran is strengthening its cooperation with IAEA.

Asia-Pacific no one's backyard, says China's Xi

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena for big power contests.

US Congress unprecedentedly seeks to arm Taiwan: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – US lawmakers are pushing an unprecedented package of military aid to Taipei, but allocating the money for it is in question.

Iran seeking to boost exports to China: diplomat

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the presence of the Iranian firms participating in the 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, an Iranian diplomat said Iran seeks to promote its products via this exhibition for export to China.

NATO hopes play leading role in Asia-Pacific region: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – NATO has stopped claiming its defensive essence and now hopes to play a leading role in the Asia-Pacific region, the Russian Foreign Minister told reporters on Sunday following his participation in the East Asia Summit.

Iran loses to China at 2022 Asian Water Polo C'ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran's national men's water polo team narrowly lost to China in the Asian Championship semi-finals on Sunday to lose the chance to secure a berth at the world championship.

China launches cargo spacecraft for space station in orbit

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – China successfully launched its cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5 on Saturday to deliver supplies for its space station, the construction of which is expected to be completed this year.

China warns Taiwan of opposition after Lithuania chip plan

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – China has vowed resolute opposition to any efforts by Taiwan to collude with external forces and pursue independence, a spokesman of its foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Beijing criticizes G7 interference in China internal policies

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – China is opposed to interference by the Group of Seven (G7) countries in its domestic politics, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news briefing on Monday.

US military nuclear cmdr.:

Ukraine war is 'just the warmup', 'the big one is coming'

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – One of America's most senior military commanders who oversees the US nuclear weapons program says that the Ukraine war is 'just the warmup' and the big one is coming.

China to send monkeys to its new space station

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – China is reportedly planning to send monkeys to its newly completed Tiangong space station to study how they grow and reproduce in a zero-gravity environment.

Scholz's visit to Beijing a sign China too powerful to ignore

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – German chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited Beijing which is a sign China is simply too powerful to ignore.

'Cloudy Man’ goes to Azeri, Chinese, American film festivals

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Written and directed by Shahin Jalali, the short film ‘Cloudy Man’ will take part at three film festivals in Azerbaijan, the United States, and China.

China warns over US plan to deploy B-52 bombers to Australia

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – China has issued a stern warning that Washington’s plans to deploy six of its nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to an Australian military base may “trigger an arms race” and escalate tensions in the region.

Iran road minister:

Volume of Iran-Kazakhstan transit to increase four-fold

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian Roads and Urban Development Minister has said that with a new agreement between Iran and Kazakhstan, the volume of bilateral transit between the two nations will increase four-fold.

China launches new experimental satellite

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – China on Saturday sent a new satellite into planned orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

Ukraine asks Italy for anti-aircraft defense sys.: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Italy on Tuesday for air defense systems.

China not to promise not to use military force against Taiwan

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Chinese authorities cannot promise not to use military force to reunite Taiwan with the mainland, Ma Xiaoguang, Chinese State Council’s Information Bureau of the Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman, said on Wednesday.

US announces charges against 13 Chinese citizens

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The US Justice Department has charged 13 people who tried to "unlawfully exert influence in the United States" for the People's Republic of China.

Iran-China ties based on mutual respect, interest: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi in a message to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping stressed that the relations between the two countries are based on mutual respect and interest.

US must leave the region: Velayati

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Advisor to Iran's Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati in a meeting with the former Iraqi prime minister stressed the need for the United States to exit from the region.

Beijing opposes EU illegal, unilateral sanctions on Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson expressed China's opposition to the EU's illegal unilateral sanctions imposed on Tehran without the mandate of the UN Security Council.

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China’s leader

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – China’s President Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as the country’s leader.

China enshrines Taiwan independence in constitution

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The ruling Communist Party of China enshrined its opposition to Taiwan's independence in its constitution.

AFC Asian Cup 2023 to be held in Qatar likely in winter

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has not yet announced new dates for the Asian Cup 2023 while the AFC secretary-general has talked about the possiblity of the holding the event in winter because of Qatar climate.

China stopped LNG exports to Europe: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Beijing has reportedly told state-owned natural gas importers to halt resales of cargoes to buyers in Europe and Asia, to make sure China has enough supply for domestic needs this winter.