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China signals intent to deepen bilateral ties with Iran amid regional escalation

Nov 09, 2026 01:04 AM CT Beijing, China china,iran,diploamcy,bilateral-relations,regional-stability

Summary

Chinese Special Envoy Zhai Jun stated that Beijing is prepared to advance bilateral relations with Iran while acknowledging the expanding conflict in the Middle East. This diplomatic posture suggests an effort to maintain strategic alignment with Tehran despite the heightened regional tensions involving Israel and its proxies.

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China says it is willing to promote fresh progress in bilateral relations with Iran Chinese special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun said that China is willing to promote new progress in bilateral relations with Iran. Zhai added that the expanding conflict in the Middle East cannot be ...

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Recipient of diplomatic overtures from China regarding bilateral progress.

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