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deBlock 2025 Launched; Iran moves toward regional crypto hub

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s first international conference on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, titled deBlock 2025, was held on November 6–7 at the IRIB International Conference Center in Tehran.

Iran, China stress creation of joint cooperative committee

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iran and China have agreed to form a joint cooperative committee to enhance collaboration in key economic sectors, including mining, petrochemicals, and joint investment, officials from both sides said during a meeting.

Iran, China launch joint rice research center

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center.

China eager to strengthen ties with Iran in all fields: envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – China’s Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu says that his country is interested in deepening and bolstering relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran in all fields.

Velayati praises strategic, deep-rooted Iran-China relations

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Akbar Velayati hailed historical and strategic depth of ties between Iran and China, stressing for closer bilateral cooperation amid regional and global developments.

Iran win title of 2025 IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball C'ship

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran defeated China 4-2 to win the 2025 IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships on Tuesday.

Iran into IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025 final

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran and China marched into the men’s final of the IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025 on Monday.

Iranian girls beat China in handball at 2025 AYG

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s girls’ handball team defeated China 30-25 in their opening match at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) on Monday.

Tehran mayor visits China for IMS Summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Tehran’s Mayor Alireza Zakani traveled to Chinese capital of Beijing on Wednesday at the invitation of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to attend International Mayors Summit (IMS).

Iranian FM reaffirms strategic partnership on China Natl. Day

TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi congratulated China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, praising its achievements and reaffirming Iran’s commitment to deepening their strategic partnership.

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Iran prioritizes strengthening partnership with China

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a message to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, highlighted Tehran’s priority to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership with Beijing.

Iran, China eye strategic cooperation in AI, digital economy

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Sattar Hashemi says that Tehran and Beijing have established a strategic bond in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital economy.

China’s National Day celebrated at embassy in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The National Day of China was celebrated at the Chinese Embassy in Tehran with the participation of Iranian and foreign officials.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes unity against unilateralism

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the critical need for countries supporting multilateralism to unite in the face of unilateralism, warning against the superiority of unilateralism over the globe.

China deal could resolve Iran electricity problem: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – According to a report by local Iranian media, Iran and China have concluded a contract to produce 7,000 megawatts of solar panels.

Envoy voices China’s readiness to develop ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Cong Peiwu reaffirmed his country’s commitment to expanding relations with Iran and promoting multilateralism as a counterbalance to unilateralism.

Pres. stresses implementing deals reached during SCO summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need to operationalize the agreements reached at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China, describing the deals as heralding good prospects for the country.

Iran, China must resist bullies; President says

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran and Beijing must resist the pressure of countries seeking to undermine their friendship, emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Pezeshkian calls for efforts to materialize China agreements

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored importance of collaboration across various sectors to implement newly established agreements, emphasizing the need for action following productive discussions during his visit to China.

Iran-China ties are ‘flourishing’: FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says the relations of the Islamic Republic and China are “flourishing.”

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China responsible for $65-70bn of Iran’s foreign trade

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – China accounts for $65-70 billion worth of Iran’s foreign trade each year, according to a senior Iranian businessman who says that China’s oil purchases from Iran have reached record levels.

Ambassador briefs on Pres. Pezeshkian's visit to China

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Beijing has detailed the upcoming President's trip to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

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China reliable partner for Iran, ties are strategic: pres.

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has described China as a relaible partner for Iran, adding that bilateral ties between Tehran and Beijing are startegic.

China seeks political settlement of Iran's nuclear file

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – China favors maintaining a firm position by all interested parties in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through political means, Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said.

A train from China's Zhengzhou is on its way to Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – A freight train is en route from Zhengzhou, China, to Tehran, signaling the fact that ancient trade routes still matter a lot, a report by local Iranian media has said.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil trade

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The US announced new sanctions Thursday targeting individuals and companies it alleged were facilitating Iran’s illicit oil sales.

Iran, Russia, China diplomats confer on snapback mechanism

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has held consultative meetings with diplomats from China and Russia regarding the snapback mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal.

President Pezeshkian to visit Armenia, China: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to Armenia and also to China in the near future, his Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said.