The war exposed the limitations of China’s influence in the Middle East, underscoring its struggles to convert economic power into geopolitical clout ...

China has also offered sharp criticisms of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, and of its attacks on Iran, which would have made it unlikely for Israel to accept it as a mediator. China seemed to know this, ...

A report that appeared in Iranian state media IRNA took a swipe at China, saying its “non-interventionist policy” is suitable ...

Iran's sale of drones and ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, and the selling of oil at significantly reduced prices to China did little to benefit Tehran during the critical days of ...

It began with China's stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Here is an excerpt: Diana Fu: Beijing has tried to maintain a rather neutral stance in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Rising energy security concerns from the Israel-Iran conflict are pushing China to seriously consider Russia's Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.

China and Russia stood by Iran in March after the US demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect." ...

Iran’s key global allies, Russia and China, have also condemned Israel’s strikes. They have previously shielded Tehran from punitive resolutions at the UN Security Council.

The Israel-Iran war in June, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, erupted on June 13, when Israel launched a surprise offensive targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.

Iran is pivoting toward China to modernize its aging air force after a failed Russian fighter jet deal. Following a devastating conflict with Israel, Tehran is accelerating talks to acquire 36 ...