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Zarif: Iran-China deal based on win-win approach in pursuit of shared interests

Apr 01, 2021 03:01

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has shed light on the 25-year cooperation roadmap recently signed by Iran and China, saying the historic document has been drafted based on “mutual respect” and a “win-win” approach in pursuit of common interests.
US, Philippines discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea

Apr 01, 2021 09:32

Officials from the United States and the Philippines have discussed China’s recent activities around islands in the South China Sea, where Manila has designated an economic zone.
Ex-FM: Iran-China deal lays out general path to partnership

Apr 01, 2021 06:34

Head of Strategic Council on Foreign Relations said a 25-year deal that Tehran and Beijing includes the general topics about mutual cooperation, not details.
BBC China correspondent John Sudworth ‘relocates’ to Taiwan

Apr 01, 2021 02:04

In yet another sign of deteriorating Sino-British relations, the BBC’s Beijing correspondent, John Sudworth, has reportedly moved to Chinese Taipei (also known as Taiwan).
No basis to claims China withheld COVID-19 data: Chinese official

Mar 31, 2021 10:14

A senior Chinese health official has rejected allegations that Beijing withheld data from a team of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying there is no factual basis to the claims.
China deal to significantly boost Iran’s crude output: Expert

Mar 30, 2021 03:22

A former Iranian representative to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Iran’s crude output would surge significantly in the upcoming years under a newly-signed economic agreement with China.
Iran-China strategic deal not targeting any third party, only boosts cooperation: Chinese FM spokesman

Mar 30, 2021 01:23

A spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry says the recent strategic cooperation agreement signed between Iran and China is not against any third party and only means to further cement collaboration between Tehran and Beijing.
Iran, China to boost health cooperation, fight COVID-19 based on strategic partnership deal: Spokesman

Mar 29, 2021 09:24

An Iranian Health Ministry official says the Islamic Republic will boost cooperation with China in various fields of health and medical education, particularly the fight against the deadly coronavirus pandemic, in line with a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement recently signed between the two sides.
Biden’s concern on Iran-China deal justified as it accelerates US decline: Shamkhani

Mar 29, 2021 07:34

Iran’s top security official has reacted to US President Joe Biden’s expression of concern over the Iran-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement, saying Biden's concern about the deal is justified because it will accelerate the decline of US power in the world.
US won't be lifting tariffs on China: Biden's trade chief

Mar 29, 2021 03:44

The United States has no plan to lift tariffs on China in the near future, says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai amid rising tension between the world’s two largest economies.