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Explosion at Chinese university laboratory kills 2, injures 9

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Two people were killed and at least nine others were injured in a laboratory explosion at a university in eastern China, state media said Monday.

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US wages proxy war in Afghanistan using ISIL

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian president's special envoy for Afghanistan says the United States transferred ISIL terrorists to Afghanistan to wage a proxy war against the Afghans and to endanger the security of China, Russia and Iran.

Gas explosion in NE China kills 3, injures 33 others

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – At least three people were killed and over 30 were injured in a gas explosion in a restaurant in Shenyang, Northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Thursday.

China slams US, Canada for warships transit in Taiwan Strait

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – China's military on Sunday condemned the United States and Canada for sending warships through the Taiwan Straits last week, saying their provocative acts have seriously damaged peace and stability in the region.

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China tested ‘nuclear-capable’ hypersonic missile in August

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – An American source claims that China has tested a “nuclear-capable” hypersonic missile in August that travelled around the Earth at a low orbit before reaching its target.

Iran, China stress implementation of comprehensive coop. plan

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian and Chines foreign ministers have in a phone call discussed the latest status of bilateral relations and regional and international developments.

Dozen killed, nearly 2mn affected in heavy flood in China

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – At least 15 people have been reported killed, and three others remain missing after continuous and heavy downpours triggered flooding in northern China’s Shanxi province, one of the country’s top coal-producing areas.

China's reunification with Taiwan will be fulfilled: Xi

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that his country's peaceful "reunification" with Taiwan under a "one country, two systems" policy will "definitely" be implemented.

China concerned over US nuclear submarine incident: Lijian

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – China is deeply concerned about the incident with the US nuclear submarine in the international waters of the Indo-Pacific region, the foreign ministry's spokesman, Zhao Lijian, said on Friday.

US nuclear submarine hits unknown 'object' in South China

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – A US nuclear-powered attack submarine struck an unidentified object while submerged in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region last week, the US Navy said.

Taliban denies Chinese troops entered Bagram base

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – A deputy Taliban spokesman denied reports that Chinese forces were present at the Bagram base, saying that troops from any country, including the Chinese, were not allowed to enter Afghanistan.

Raeisi congratulates China on National Day

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – President Raeisi has called for enhanced relations with China in a congratulatory message on the National Day and the 72nd anniversary of the Establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Iran FM congratulates China on National Day

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – While congratulating the National Day of People’s Republic of China, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran will always remembers friends which assisted the country in difficult times.

China opposes US request for cutting Iran oil import

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – In response to a media report of the US asking China to cut oil imports from Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said that Beijing strongly opposes US sanctions against Iran.

Oil up due to tight US supply, declining China's reserves

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Oil prices increased on Friday over ongoing supply shortfalls after two powerful hurricanes hit the US Gulf of Mexico and after China's first public sale of state crude reserves.

China calls for end to sanctions on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – China has called for sanctions on Afghanistan to be lifted and says its foreign exchange reserves should not be frozen to exert “political pressure” on the Taliban.

8 dead, 7 missing in China after passenger ship capsizes

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – A passenger ship capsized on a river in China's southwestern province of Guizhou, killing eight people while seven more are reported missing, the government of the city of Liupanshui said on Saturday.

China to export 12m vaccines to Iran for teenager use

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to China said that in the next two weeks, 12 million doses of vaccine suitable for people aged between 3 to 17 will be imported into Iran from China.

Iran advances to Asian Volleyball Championship final

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran's national volleyball team, defeated the Chinese team in the semi-final of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship.

Tehran to host Afghanistan Neighbors' Meeting in Oct.

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Organizing Afghanistan Neighbors’ Meeting in Tehran was highly welcomed by foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russian, China and Pakistan on the sidelines of 21st Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.

China-Russia joint anti-terrorism drill underway

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The Chinese troops participating in the Peace Mission-2021 joint anti-terrorism military exercise are conducting live-action drills in Russia.

Afghan's neighbours issue joint statement

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The neighbouring countries of Afghanistan on Thursday issued a joint statement after the first ministerial meeting, urging the Taliban to form an inclusive government and follow moderate policies.

Beijing to maintain communication with new Afghan government

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – China said on Wednesday it is ready to maintain communication with the leaders of the new Taliban government in Afghanistan.

China organizes international peacekeeping drill

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – "Shared Destiny-2021," an international peacekeeping drill, kicked off Monday in central China's Henan Province.

Germany's envoy to China dies just two weeks into job

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – German ambassador to China Jan Hecker has died, barely two weeks into the job, the European nation's foreign office said on Monday.

China's CIFTIS underway with Iran in participation

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iran is taking part in the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing.