China–Iran relations refer to the historic diplomatic, cultural, and economic relations between the cultures of China proper and Greater Iran, dating back to ancient times, since at least 200 B.C.

Jun 24, 2025 · Amid the Israeli and U.S. military strikes on Iran, China’s attempt to seize the moral high ground converges with its multilayered strategic calculations.

Jun 18, 2025 · Chinese President Xi Jinping has broken his silence on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, expressing deep concern a day after Beijing urged its nationals to …

Jun 23, 2025 · Despite all that's at stake for China, it's unlikely to take any serious risks to resolve the Iran war. In their comments since the Iran war began, Chinese officials have deployed key …

Jun 16, 2025 · As an unprecedented Israeli attack on Iran last week sparks a spiraling conflict between the two enemy states, China has seen an opportunity to cast itself as potential peace …

Jul 3, 2025 · China provides Iran with inputs for its ballistic missile program, helps Tehran circumvent international sanctions by purchasing Iranian oil, and has provided limited support …

Jun 30, 2025 · Regardless of China’s response over the coming months, the Israel–Iran war has demonstrated a clear principle. For Middle Eastern countries, business partnership with China …

Jun 24, 2025 · One country outside the Middle East that's closely following the war between Israel and Iran, and any possible ceasefire, is China. That's because China is the largest importer of …

Jun 26, 2025 · China has little interest in seeing a nuclear-armed Iran. But the US-backed Israeli decapitation strikes on Iranian officials and open musings about regime change are anathema …

Jul 9, 2025 · In June, while US and Israeli jets struck targets in Iran, China’s oil imports from Iran surged to record highs. Approximately half of Iran’s military budget stems from oil and gas …