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Iran poised to develop strategic relations with China

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian president declared his administration's desire for comprehensive development of Iran-China relations.

China warns;

US military aid to create real status quo in Taiwan Strait

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says US's military aid will cause the greatest disruption to the real status quo in the Taiwan Strait.

Russian envoy:

Russia, China settling 95% of payments in own currencies

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Today, 95% of settlements between Russia and China are carried out without the participation of third-country currencies, Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said.

Chinese Foreign Ministry:

US arms deliveries have no effect on situation in Taiwan

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The US arms supplies to Taiwan will not affect the situation in the Taiwan Strait or China's determination to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian stated.

China:

US missile deployment in Philippines undermines peace

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines "undermines regional peace and stability", the foreign ministry said on Sunday.

US approves $567m in military support for Taiwan

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – United States President Joe Biden has approved $567m in new defence support for Taiwan, the White House has said.

Iran, China navy Cmdr. discuss boosting maritime relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani met with his Chinese counterpart, discussing the promotion of maritime relations between the two countries.

China opposes any violation of Lebanon's sovereignty

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – China opposes any violation of Lebanon's sovereignty, China's foreign ministry said after an Israeli airstrike on Beirut martyred Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

To resolve Ukrainian crisis;

China, Brazil to create 'Friends of Peace' platform

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – China, Brazil, and other countries of the Global South will create a "Friends of Peace" platform to promote a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

US mulls banning ‘weaponized’ Chinese EVs

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Officials are considering banning the import of Chinese EVs over fears the connected-car technology could allow Beijing to scrape data on US citizens, potentially endangering their lives.

Blinken repeats claims against Tehran, Moscow military ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Addressing the UN Security Council on Tuesday at a meeting dedicated to the situation in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made some baseless remarks about Iran's cooperation with Russia.

Wang Yi:

China continues supporting Iran sovereignty, security

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Iranian president, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity.

China test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The Chinese military successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the Chinese defense ministry said.

China condemns Israeli airstrikes as war widens in region

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – China condemned Israel's ongoing offensive in neighboring Lebanon, 24 hours after the airstrikes killed nearly 500 people, marking the deadliest day since 2006 and an expansion of the conflict that has embroiled the region.

Iranian diplomat holds 'constructive' talks in US on JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi says that he had 'constructive' talks in the United States regarding the JCPOA revival negotiations.

China Special Envoy, Iranian diplomat discuss WA developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on West Asia and Senior Advisor to the Iranian Foreign Minister discussed Israeli crimes against the oppressed people of Gaza and the latest developments in Syria and Yemen.

US concerned about Iran, China, Russia, North Korea ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – A US media report says that ever-growing relations between Iran, China, Russia and North Korea have intensified America’s concerns as the coalition of these countries poses challenge to the dominance and influence of the US.

Quad leaders hold meeting amid growing China competition

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are meeting in US President Joe Biden’s hometown as the countries push to strengthen their Quad alliance amid growing competition with China.

Russia-China hold joint naval exercise in Sea of Japan

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Russia and China on Saturday began their joint naval military exercise in the Sea of Japan.

China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – China has imposed sanctions on nine US defense firms over sales of military equipment to Taiwan.

US approves possible military sale to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The US State Department said on Monday it approved a possible foreign military sale to Taiwan of spare parts valued at about $228 million.

Trump says US will get along well with Russia, China

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Former US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that if he won the election, Washington would get along well with Moscow and Beijing.

BRICS FMs to convene in New York in late September : report

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The BRICS foreign ministers will meet in late September in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference following talks with his Egyptian counterpart.

Strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949 shuts down city

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Tens of millions in Shanghai and across China's densely populated east coast hunkered indoors as the strongest storm since 1949 swept in, downing trees and disrupting transport across the region.

Russia, China conduct joint drills in Sea of Japan

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – On Tuesday the formations and associations of the Russian Navy began the Ocean 2024 strategic command and staff exercises, which will last until September 16.

Iran Army Cmdr. meets Intl Committee of Red Cross official

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Force for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari held talks with Vice-president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Gilles Carbonnier in China.

Russia produces kamikaze drone with Chinese parts: EU

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The officials at the European Intelligence Agency claimed that Russia has produced hundreds of new long-range kamikaze drones with the Chinese engine and has used them against Ukraine.