As tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, China’s role is under growing scrutiny. How far would Beijing go to support Iran — and where are the limits if conflict broke out with the US?

By Nargiza Umarova The Islamic Republic of Iran is intensifying its transport diplomacy with Central Asian states, driven by ...

China is weighing how far it is willing to go to protect its economic relationship with Iran as the United States threatens new tariffs on countries that defy Washington’s line on Tehran.

In recent days, social media platforms and messaging channels have circulated claims that, within a short period, as many as ...

China and Iran should strengthen "wise and balanced" cooperation to jointly counter modern challenges and shape a new world against unilateralism and hegemony, according to Tehran's top envoy in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, speaks at a press conference at the end of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov discusses closer military cooperation with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun amid ...

Less than six months after the Israeli and US airstrikes inside Iranian territory, Beijing’s ties with Tehran have not wavered despite Iran’s nuclear and economic setbacks from the war. This week has ...

Goodbye New START: How China’s Rise Ended Nuclear Arms Control “Sahand 2025” marks a major milestone in Tehran’s integration into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization – and in its pursuit of greater ...

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This ...

Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov discusses closer military cooperation with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun.