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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.
SCO can counter unilateralism: President Raeisi

Mar 07, 2023 12:42

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s enormous potential in various areas has enabled it to deal effectively with unilateralism and contribute to regional and international convergence, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said.
China’s foreign minister warns ‘reckless’ US of ‘conflict and confrontation’

Mar 07, 2023 11:07

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has warned that “conflict and confrontation” with the United States is inevitable if Washington continues its "reckless" approach to relations with Beijing.
Iran enjoys high capacity in knowledge-based industries: Official

Mar 07, 2023 09:29

The Islamic Republic of Iran has high capacity and capability in knowledge-based industries, an official said.
US senators to introduce legislation to ban some foreign tech, including TikTok

Mar 06, 2023 11:44

Democratic Senator Mark Warner says two US senators are introducing a bill this week aimed at empowering the administration to "ban or prohibit" foreign technology products such as China’s TikTok.
China plans 7.2% increase in annual defense budget

Mar 05, 2023 05:24

China has announced a 7.2 percent increase in its defense budget for 2023, slightly outpacing last year's increase and faster than the government's modest economic growth forecast, as Premier Li Keqiang warned “external attempts to suppress and contain China are escalating.”