China

US, UK unveil plan to arm Australia with nuclear-powered subs, eyeing China

Mar 14, 2023 09:36

The Biden administration has unveiled details of a joint agreement with Britain and Australia to supply Canberra with nuclear-powered submarines as part of a trilateral security pact between the three countries.
China’s Xi Jinping urges greater self-reliance amid trade, military tensions with US

Mar 13, 2023 12:08

Chinese president has called for speeding up science and technology development to ensure greater self-reliance and strengthening the country's military amid rising tensions with the US.
Détente with Riyadh major step toward regional stability: Iran’s Qalibaf

Mar 12, 2023 02:15

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf hailed the restoration of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia as an important step in ensuring stability in the Persian Gulf region.
China: Iran-Saudi pact key to stamping out 'external interference' in region

Mar 11, 2023 13:37

China has praised an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations after seven years of hostility, saying the pact will help regional countries to get rid of foreign interference and take the future into their own hands.
Iran delegation in Bahrain to attend 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

Mar 11, 2023 11:47

A group of Iranian legislators has visited Bahrain to participate in an international parliamentary conference in Manama, amid speculations that the tiny Persian Gulf nation might consider following Saudi Arabia’s lead in restoring diplomatic relations with Tehran.
China tells US to stop plundering Syrian resources, pull troops out

Mar 10, 2023 10:44

China has called on the United States to stop plundering the natural resources in Syria and withdraw its military forces from the country.
Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume relations, re-open embassies

Mar 10, 2023 08:54

Iran and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement in the Chinese capital of Beijing to restore their diplomatic relations and re-open embassies and missions, seven years after their ties were broken off over several issues.
Xi Jinping unanimously elected as Chinese president for historic third term

Mar 10, 2023 05:43

Xi Jinping has secured an unprecedented third term as China's president after the country's parliament voted unanimously to make him the longest-serving leader since founding father Mao Zedong.
US sanctions 'China-based network helping Iran procure drones'

Mar 10, 2023 03:16

The United States has imposed sanctions on an alleged China-based network, claiming it is helping Iran procure unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
US in jitters China could advance might on global stage: Report

Mar 09, 2023 14:19

The United States has been increasingly concerned that China will use its power in global supply chains to advance its political and military might, a report says.