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North Korea nuclear program 'absolutely non-negotiable'

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – North Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable", the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China conducts law enforcement operation east of Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – China has organized a special law enforcement operation in the waters to the east of Taiwan.

Ghalibaf holds meeting with economic authorities

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – The first meeting of the Special Representative of Iran for China Affairs Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf with the government's economic ministers was held Wednesday.

China Coast Guard conducts patrols east of Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – China's Coast Guard vessels conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to negotiations between Japan and the Philippines on maritime delimitation in the area.

China ready to play constructive role in Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Beijing has reaffirmed its willingness to continue playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Araghchi condoles China over fatal China mine explosion

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed deep condolences to China over a deadly coal mine blast in northern Shanxi province.

China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – China’s President Xi Jinping has hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan as he met ⁠visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their “all-weather” partnership.

Considerable progress has been made in Iran-US talks: Sharif

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that there has been considerable progress in Iran and the United States talks mediated by his country.

China launches Shenzhou-23 spacecraft

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – China has launched the Shenzhou-23 spaceship, China’s Central Television reported.

Death toll in coal mine explosion in China rises to 90

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province has risen from 82 to 90.

Coal mine blast kills over 80 people in northern China

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – At least 82 people have been killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province.

China key to Tehran-Washington mediation, Iran envoy says

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – China has played a key role in the Pakistan-led mediation between Iran and the United States, Iran's ambassador in Beijing says.

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Beijing, Chinese state media report.

Leaders of Russia, China to discuss global, regional issues

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will discuss global and regional issues of mutual interest during the Russian leader's upcoming visit to China, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun said.

Earthquake in southern China leaves two people killed

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – At least two people were killed after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Guangxi in southern China.

Trump concludes his China visit, now flying home

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – United States President Donald Trump has concluded his state visit to the People’s Republic of China and departed for the United States on Friday.

No reason for Iran conflict to continue: Chinese MFA

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – There is no reason for the Iran conflict to continue, while an early settlement would benefit both Tehran and Washington, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The Trump-Xi meeting: Who holds the upper hand?

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Regional developments have turned the US-China summit into a test of global power, with Trump arriving in Beijing in search of an exit from a costly war that has undermined his position.

Chinese, Pakistani FMs discuss Iran war ceasefire push

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The top diplomats from China and Pakistan held a phone conversation on Wednesday, discussing efforts to end the war on Iran and secure a ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington.

Iran's ambassador outlines Tehran's message to Beijing

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to China has revealed the details of Tehran's message to Beijing over the Hormuz Strait, saying the comprehensive strategic partnership is about Iran's place in a changing world order — not just oil and trade.

China rejects illegal US sanctions against Iran: FM spox

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – China has firmly rejected the latest sanctions imposed by the United States on three of its companies over allegations of enabling Iranian military operations, vowing to protect its businesses from unilateral restrictions.

Any potential agreement must be guaranteed by great powers

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to China says that any potential agreement between Tehran and Washington has to be guaranteed by great powers such as China and Russia.

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The United States imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies for allegedly supplying weapons and drone components to Iran's Armed Forces.

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Iran hopes China plays role in promoting peace, ending war

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said that Iran hopes China to play a constructive role in advancing peace and end to war in the region, stressing that Iran backs China’s role in restoration of peace and security in the region.

China condemns 'illegal war' on Iran, backs peace push

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran as illegal during talks with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, backing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

Iran's Araghchi meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, discussing issues of mutual interest.