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China-Iran relations
Will the Iran Deal Help the Iran-Pakistan Pipeline Project?
By Ankit Panda
Iranian sanctions relief could mean the completion of the Iran-Pakistan pipeline project is more likely.
What Did China Bring to the Iran Talks?
By Shannon Tiezzi
How China, as one of the seven main negotiating parties, approached the Iran talks.
Revealed: How the Yemen Crisis Wrecked Xi Jinping's Middle East Travel Plans
By Mu Chunshan
Xi's planned trip to Saudi Arabia was scrapped, and even his visit to Pakistan faced complications.
China's Already Preparing for a Post-Sanctions Iran
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is ready to capitalize on any sanctions relief that comes with a final Iran deal.
What Netanyahu's Speech Overlooked: The China Factor
By Shannon Tiezzi
If nuclear talks fall apart, China is not going to sacrifice burgeoning ties with Iran to reimplement sanctions.
How China Complicates the Iranian Nuclear Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese engagement with Tehran strengthens Iran's bargaining position at its talks with the P5+1.
Cracks Emerge in Hong Kong Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Chinese banks and Iran's Quds forces, Taiwan's upcoming elections, and cross-strait relations. Friday China links.
Could Iran and China Cut the US Out of Afghanistan?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Tehran share similar interests in a stable Afghanistan that does not depend on U.S. support.
China Wants More Military Co-op With Iran (Sorry, US and Pakistan)
By Shannon Tiezzi
Iran may have thorny relations with Pakistan and the West, but China sees a potential partner in Tehran.
China and Iran's Historic Naval Exercise
By Ankit Panda
China and Iran began a four-day naval exercise on Monday, focusing on anti-piracy and rescue operations.
Iran Looks East, China Pivots West
By Lauren Dickey and Helia Ighani
The two countries need each other, in a relationship that seems unlikely to be derailed soon.
China, India Diverge on Iran Oil Imports
By Ankit Panda
China is increasing its Iranian oil imports. India, meanwhile, is looking elsewhere.