Iran ready to deepen ties with China in various fields: Larijani
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani expressed the country’s readiness to further cement and expand ties with China. He made the remarks Tuesday in a meeting with Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee of China. Larijani said that Iran and China have always had friendly relations and have supported each other in […]
Five countries account for over 50% of Iran’s imports
Data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration show that Iran’s five top exporters accounted for over 50% of the goods entered through the country’s customs during the past 10 months of the current Iranian year (to Jan. 20). China exported goods worth $8.9 billion to Iran during the 10-month period, becoming the […]
China Cancels Trade Talks with UK in Protest over Defense Secretary’s Speech
Chinese Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua has cancelled trade talks with Britain’s Finance Minister Philip Hammond after Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson threatened to deploy an aircraft carrier in Beijing’s backyard, a report said. Hu was due to hold trade talks with Hammond this weekend. Instead, The Sun newspaper report said, Hu cancelled the talks in protest at […]
China, US Start Trade Talks Ahead of March Tariff Deadline
US and Chinese negotiators began trade talks Thursday that President Donald Trump says will help decide whether he escalates a fight over Beijing’s technology ambitions by raising tariffs on $200 billion of imports from China. Businesspeople and economists say the two days of talks are unlikely to resolve the battle that threatens to drag on […]
Carlos Queiroz Wants Iran’s Players to Enjoy Match against China
Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz wants his players to play with freedom and joy against China. Team Melli will play China at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE on Thursday in the quarter-final of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. “No two games in football are ever the same, in […]
China Coach Marcello Lippi Warns of Iran’s Threat
China coach Marcello Lippi believes his side has a difficult task ahead in the math against Iran national football team. The Chinese team will meet Iran in the AFC Asian Cup quarter-final at the Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium on Thursday. The Red Dragons made it to the quarters following their 2-1 comeback victory over Thailand […]
Marcello Lippi: China Needs to Learn How to Focus against Iran
Marcello Lippi said China national football team needs to learn how to focus for an entire game ahead of its Asian Cup quarter-final with Iran. The Italian World Cup-winning coach hailed his players after they overcame Thailand 2-1 to reach the last eight, saying they had proved they were among the best in Asia. But […]
China Asks State Firms to Avoid Travel to US, Its Allies
China asked some state-run enterprises to avoid business trips to the US and its allies and to take extra precautions to protect their devices if they need to travel, according to people familiar with the request. In recent weeks, the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission — a regulatory body that oversees about 100 government-run […]
Beijing, Tehran economic ties on the rise
Gao Feng Spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce said that trade and economic ties between Beijing and Tehran are on the rise. He described economic ties between Iran and China as ‘sustainable and stable’. Iran and China are two important trade and business partners, he stressed in an interview with IRNA. He put the trade […]
China praises Iran’s efforts to establish peace in Afghanistan: FM Spox
China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang lauded the constructive role of the Islamic Republic of Iran to establish peace and stability in Afghanistan. China is thankful to the international community, in particular, the regional states, including Iran for their efforts to establish sustainable peace in Afghanistan, he told IRNA on Friday, answering a question regarding […]