China After Buying Copyright of 23 Iranian Books
TEHRAN – An Iranian publisher says the Chinese are willing to buy the copyright of 23 books proposed by Iran at the Beijing International Book Fair. Majid Jafari Aqdam, the director of ‘POL Literary and Translation Agency, says the Agency “has tried to introduce more than 100 Iranian books including fictions, classic literature and those […]
China to Side with N. Korea against US if Crisis Flares
TEHRAN – A former Iranian ambassador highlighted China’s push to avert an escalation of tensions between the US and North Korea considering its extensive trade ties with Washington, but predicted that Beijing would stand by Pyongyang in case of flare-up of tensions. Iran’s former ambassador to Beijing Mahdi Safari said China is strongly opposed to […]
China defends Pakistani anti-terror bids following Trump’s criticism
China’s top diplomat has defended Pakistan’s anti-terrorism measures following assertions by US President Donald Trump that Islamabad fosters militants attacking American and Afghan military forces. “The government and people of Pakistan have made huge sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and such efforts and sacrifices are there for everyone to see,” said Chinese Foreign Minister […]
China bans initial coin offerings calling them ‘illegal fundraising’
Chinese regulators have launched a crackdown on individuals and firms raising funds by offering their own digital currencies. The People’s Bank of China has declared initial coin offerings (ICOs) illegal and wants them to “cease immediately”. A growing number of tech companies are opting to sell digital “tokens” because they are quick, easy and unregulated. […]
BRICS summit kicked off
TEHRAN – BRICS Leaders’ Meetings have officially kicked off in the coastal Chinese city of Xiamen. Meetings of the BRICS nations’ leaders have officially started in China’s southeastern city of Xiamen, a Sputnik correspondent reported Monday. Leaders of the five bloc’s nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — have exchanged welcoming handshakes. […]