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8 killed in massive fire at vegetable market in China

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – A fire at a vegetable market in China's northern province of Hebei killed eight people and wounded 15, state television CCTV said on Saturday.

China urges US to stop using 'Taiwan card'

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The United States must stop using the "Taiwan card" and destabilizing the region, as it will lose facing the "force of China," Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui told Sputnik.

4.8-magnitude earthquake hits northwest China's Ningxia

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – A 4.8-magnitude earthquake shook Yongning County in Yinchuan, the capital of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, at 10:01 am on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

Iran, China to enhance cooperation on renewable energy

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Iran's deputy energy minister says that Tehran and Beijing are set to boost cooperation on renewable energy.

Chinese hackers breach sanctions office of US Treasury: Media

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Chinese hackers have reportedly targeted the US Treasury Department's sanctions office in a cyberattack disclosed early this week, US media reported.

China slams US smear attacks in cybersecurity affairs

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The US should stop using cyber security issues to smear and slander China, Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington said.

On New Year's eve;

China, Russia move forward hand-in-hand: Xi to Putin

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Xi Jinping also said that he is ready to maintain close exchanges with President Putin to continue consolidating and deepening China-Russia ties.

Iran, China "friends in times of hardship" : FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iran and China, as two ancient Asian civilizations, are "friends in times of hardship" whose cooperation has withstood the test of time, Iranian Foreign Minister wrote.

Iran, China FMs reach joint understanding after Beijing talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers discussed the latest status of bilateral relations and regional developments, reaching an understanding regarding the mentioned issues.

2025 to be important year for Iran's nuclear issue: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister termed 2025 will be an important year regarding Iran's nuclear issue.

FM Spox.:

Iran, China determined to strengthen bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Iran and China are resolved to deepen their bilateral relations for the good of their peoples and international peace and security.

Iran top diplomat meets SCO Secretary-General in China

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev during his visit to the Chinese capital on Saturday.

Iran, China FMs:

Foreigners must not interfere in West Asia affairs

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers emphasized that West Asia belongs to the people of this region and should not become the scene of destructive interventions by actors outside the region.

China sanctions 7 US military companies, senior executives

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced the decision to take countermeasures against seven US military companies and relevant senior executives over recent military assistance and arms sales to China's Taiwan region. 

FM before China visit;

Iran, China to stand firm against unilateralism, hegemony

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iran and China would stand firm against unilateralism and hegemonic practices, advocating for the development, well-being, and friendship of the Global South, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Bilateral consultations main purpose of Beijing visit

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister says the main purpose of his trip to Beijing is regional and international consultations and bilateral consultations with the Chinese side.

China launches new-generation amphibious assault ship

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) –  China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, dubbed Sichuan, the Chinese Central Television reported.

China slams US defense budget as threat to global stability

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The proposal in the United States defense budget that foresees record-high military spending undermines global stability, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, stated at a briefing.

FM Araghchi to visit China on Friday

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit China on Friday.

Iran edged by China at Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran would have hoped for third position but lost to China 12-11 at the Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 held in Turkey.

Leader’s advisor meets with Chinese envoy to Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu has met with Ali Larijani, advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

China slams Pentagon report on its military development

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense, on Saturday criticized the US Department of Defense report titled "Military and Security development involving the PRC."

Medvedev:

US wants Taiwan to be its outpost in East Asia

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Anglo-Saxons have a long-term goal to declare Taiwan's independence under the Kosovo scenario so they could have an outpost in East Asia, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

China's Xi likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept.

Breaking silence on possible drills;

China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – China's defence ministry broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was up to China to decide whether or not to hold drills.

Envoy:

China ready to expand economic ties in southern Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Chinese ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has said that his country is ready to strengthen economic ties in southern Iran.

Taiwan rises alert as China deploys ships in likely exercise

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Taiwan raised its alert level on Monday, saying China had reserved airspace and deployed naval and coast guard vessels in what a security source called the first military drills across a broad swathe of the region's waters.

US sanctions failed to crimp Iran’s oil supply: Chevron CEO

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – An international oil industry executive says US sanctions on Iran have failed to remove the country’s oil supply from the markets.

Iran, China share same views on int'l issue: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Legal and International Affairs has said that Iran and China not only have strategic bilateral relations but also share common and closely aligned positions on various international issues.