China-Iran relations

During his three-day visit, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi made clear that Iran is not satisfied with progress on a 2021 partnership agreement.

Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Riyadh resulted in a rare diplomatic rebuke from Tehran. 

Iran is the newest member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

China’s arming of Iran creates a vicious cycle in which Iranian proxies motivate other Middle Eastern states to arm themselves too, creating more customers for Beijing.

China has struck a careful balance between regional rivals, especially Iran and the Gulf. But amid shifting dynamics, staying neutral may not be an option.

Insights from Benjamin Tsai.

Exploring the geoeconomic implications for the BRI and other Eurasian economic and infrastructure initiatives.

Iran may be forced to “Look East” in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA, but the Chinese government continues to look in many directions at once.

The Iran-Iraq war kickstarted the China-Iran partnership. Understanding that history provides valuable context for the relationship today.

Both China and India seek to use Chabahar port for their own strategic interests. Iran can use that competition to its own advantage.

Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Corporation Organization has become a perceived necessity for Tehran’s foreign policy goals. But will it actually help?

Why the 25-Year China-Iran Strategic Cooperation Agreement isn’t a “big deal,” literally or figuratively.