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Iran beat Hong Kong in Asian Volleyball C’ship

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iran defeated Hong kong 3-0 in their opening match of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championships on Sunday.
2021-09-12 12:46
China to impose sanctions on seven US individuals, entity

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – In response to the erroneous practice of the US side, China has decided to take reciprocal countermeasures, and impose sanctions on seven US individuals and entity according to the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.
2021-07-24 10:00
China strongly opposes US interference in Hong Kong's affairs

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – China said on Tuesday it opposed the United States interfering in its internal affairs and those related to Hong Kong.
2021-07-13 22:00
Hong Kong bars passenger flights from Britain over

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Hong Kong bans all British travelers after putting the UK back on its "extremely high-risk' coronavirus list.
2021-06-29 18:20
Chinese Embassy in UK blasts G7 statement

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Beijing has previously slammed the group of seven as outdated, saying "the days when global decisions were dictated by a small group of countries are long gone".
2021-06-14 12:04
Team Melli too strong for Hong Kong

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iran national football team gained a 3-1 win against Hong Kong on Thursday in World Cup qualifiers.
2021-06-04 10:48
Beijing strongly condemns G7 statement smearing China

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Thursday strongly condemned the Group of Seven (G7) statement for grossly interfering in China's internal affairs.
2021-05-07 13:12
'The Wasteland' wins at Hong Kong International Film Festival

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Iranian film 'The Wasteland' directed by Ahmad Bahrami, won Best Film Award at 45th edition of the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
2021-04-12 04:00
Beijing expresses protest over new US sanctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Beijing opposes the new US sanctions related to Hong Kong, as it sees the move as interference in China's domestic affairs, the foreign ministry's spokesman Zhao Lijian, said on Wednesday, warning of retaliative steps.
2021-03-17 17:05
'Weekend' wins at 26th Hong Kong Film Awards

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian short film 'Weekend' has won the Best Short Film award at the 26th Hong Kong Film Awards.
2021-03-15 14:33
Iran respects China’s new law on Hong Kong voting system

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said Thursday that Tehran respects any decision made by China regarding the country’s national sovereignty.
2021-03-12 13:00
China to sanction, restrict travel on US diplomats: FM spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – China said it will sanction more US officials and place new travel restrictions on American diplomats in retaliation for measures taken by the Trump administration over Hong Kong.
2020-12-10 18:10
US imposes sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong's developments on Monday.
2020-12-07 23:31
‘The Alien’ wins at Hong Kong Intl. Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian film ‘The Alien’ (Namo) directed by Nader Saeivar, won the best actor award at the 44th edition of the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
2020-08-22 06:00
China Denounces US 'Hong Kong Autonomy Act'

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) - Beijing has voiced its strong opposition to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act signed earlier by US President Donald Trump and has expressed its intention to respond with sanctions against relevant US officials.
2020-07-15 11:59
China to impose visa sanctions on US:spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) –Beijing said on Monday it will impose visa restrictions on US individuals with “egregious conduct” on Hong Kong-related issues, mirroring US sanctions against unnamed Chinese officials deemed responsible for curbing freedoms in the city.
2020-06-30 03:00
Iran condemns foreign interference in China’s internal affairs

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi slammed any outside interference in the internal affairs of the People’s Republic of China, reiterating Tehran’s support for the One-China policy.
2020-05-25 08:56
US Senate Republican leader threatens reexamining US-China relationship

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday threatened to reexamine the US-Chinese relationship if Beijing pursues its policy on Hong Kong.
2020-05-23 03:00
VIDEO: Cruise ship with 1800 on-board still quarantined over coronavirus concerns

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Footage shows a World Dream Cruise ship under quarantine for the fourth straight day in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Terminal on Saturday. Coronavirus tests were being conducted on the crew and passengers of the vessel which was denied entry to Taiwan’s port of Kaohsiung before docking in Hong Kong.
2020-02-09 12:15
Chinese envoy, Mousavi meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Cheung Hua met and held talks with the Spokesperson of Iranian foreign ministry Abbas Mousavi in Tehran on Monday.
2019-12-16 16:48
China to impose sanctions on US organizations for backing violence in Hong Kong

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – China is introducing sanctions against a number of US non-governmental organisations, including Human Rights Watch, in retaliation for a US bill banning the export of crowd control weapons to Hong Kong police and supporting demonstrators in the city, the country's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
2019-12-02 11:49
Iran strongly condemns US for interfering in internal affairs of other states

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the US Senate after passing the Hong Kong human rights bill as a clear sign of US interference in China's internal affairs.
2019-11-20 20:42
Iran FM spokesman condemns US congressional resolution on Hong Kong

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected a resolution adopted by the US Congress on Hong Kong, condemning interference in the internal affairs of the other countries.
2019-10-07 22:00
VIDEO: Train derails during rush hour in Hong Kong

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – A passenger train has derailed during the Tuesday morning rush hour in Hong Kong, forcing the evacuation of 500 passengers and leaving eight people injured.
2019-09-17 17:31
VIDEO: Highlights of Iran vs Hong Kong at 2022 WC qualifiers

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Team Melli defeated Hong Kong 2-0 on Tuesday at Hong Kong Stadium. This was the first game of Iran in qualifiers of 2022 World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
2019-09-10 19:19
Iran starts route to 2022 World Cup with victory

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team gained a 2-0 victory over Hong Kong in its first game at qualifiers of 2022 World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
2019-09-10 18:30
Cuba condemns interference in China’s internal affairs

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Cuba has condemned the interferences in China’s internal affairs and the role of foreign forces in Hong Kong’s recent rallies.
2019-09-10 10:00
Japanese ref. to officiate Iran-Hong Kong match in World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Japanese referee Yudai Yamamoto will be the man to officiate the match between the national football teams of Iran and Hong Kong in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
2019-09-08 12:10
Wilmots names Team Melli for first match in qualifiers

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Team Melli’s head coach Marc Wilmots has announced the 23-men squad for the team’s first game in qualifiers of 2022 World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup against Hong Kong.
2019-08-31 12:09
Visa-free program to be applied for Chinese, Honkongers as of July 16

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iran will start implementation of no-visa policy for Chinese and Hongkonger tourists and businessmen who make trips to Iran as of July 16, 2019.
2019-08-10 18:28