Iran China

Chinese FM Wang Yi calls for US to return to Iran nuclear deal

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the United States should return unconditionally to the Iran nuclear deal as soon as possible, while lifting sanctions on Iran and third-party entities and individuals.

Macro Economy

Iran-China trade drops over 35% in 2020

Iran’s commercial exchanges with top trading partner, China, stood at $14.91 billion in 2020 to register a 35.3% decline compared with the year before, data provided by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China shows.

Trade

Iran, China hold fresh talks on strategic partnership

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hailed “fruitful” talks with his Chinese counterpart on the two countries’ strategic partnership, saying both sides oppose the US unilateralism.

Trade

China top buyer of Iran steel in 5 months to August

China was by far the top buyer of Iranian steel in the first five months of the current calendar year ending August 21, shows figured provided by Iran’s customs office (IRICA).

Mine and Industry

Iran-China trade hits $8.6b in 7 Months, down 40% YoY

Iran’s commercial exchanges with its biggest trading partner, China, hit $8.66 billion from January to July to register a 40.9% decline compared with the corresponding period of 2019.

Trade

Tourism key component of 25-year Sino-Iranian strategic pact

An Iranian official says enhancing cooperation and investments in the tourism sector is a key component of the 25-year partnership agreement which Tehran and Beijing are working to finalize.

Modern Enterprise

ICCIMA to open trade office in China

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has announced plans to open a trade office in China by the end of 2020, in collaboration with major Iranian trade companies.

Iran Chamber

China remains Iran’s top trade partner despite virus surge

Iran’s foreign non-oil trade stood at $3.58 billion in the month ending April 19, indicating a 27% decline compared with the same period of last year but China still remains to be the country’s biggest trade partner despite the surge in the coronavirus pandemic.

Trade

Iran Chamber of Commerce to hold meeting on China trade

A forum to survey trade opportunities with China is scheduled to be held at Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture in Tehran on Jan. 27.

Iran Chamber

China urges US to ‘immediately halt’ sanctions on Chinese firms with Iran ties

China on Monday called for the US to “immediately halt” sanctions on Chinese companies for maintaining business ties with Iran amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Trade