China and Iran
China scores 74/100 toward Iran (friendliness, support), while Iran scores 70/100 back.
China toward Iran
China is actively blocking UN sanctions on Iran, refusing to comply with US economic war measures, backing Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy at SCO, and holding bilateral foreign minister talks—consistent support against Western pressure.
Iran toward China
Iran is appealing to China at multilateral summits for support against US strikes and sanctions, and participating in joint SCO alignment with China, indicating reliance on and alignment with Beijing.
Recent coverage
- Xi Jinping cements China’s Suez Canal foothold as US-Iran conflict deepens - The Africa Report Google News: China + Iran, 2026-09-02
- Iran wins SCO backing against US strikes: will it be enough? - South China Morning Post Google News: Iran + United States, 2026-09-02
- Bessent says ball in China's court on Iran sanctions response - nhk.or.jp Google News: China + Iran, 2026-09-02
- How China Stands by Iran - nournews.ir Google News: China + Iran, 2026-09-02
- Russia, China Poised to Block Iran Sanctions Panel - اسلام تايمز Google News: France + Iran, 2026-09-02
- Russia, China to oppose UN vote on Iran sanctions panel - en.bd-pratidin.com Google News: China + Russia, 2026-09-02
- China's Xi keeps Iranian president at arm's length weeks ahead of Trump summit - CNBC Google News: China + Iran, 2026-09-02
- China’s Xi Lands in Egypt as Iran War Reshapes Middle East Alliances - The China-Global South Project Google News: China + Egypt, 2026-09-02
- China's Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances - The Business Standard Google News: China + Iran, 2026-09-02
- China's Xi to hold talks with Egypt's Sisi in rare visit to country CNA Asia, 2026-09-02
- UN Faces Iran Nuclear Vote Amid Russia, China Opposition at UNGA - Global Banking & Finance Review Google News: China + Russia, 2026-09-01
- Operation Economic Outcast: The US-Iran Economic War and Chinese Countermeasures - SpecialEurasia Google News: China + Iran, 2026-09-01
- China’s Xi arrives in Egypt amid US sanctions threat over Iran links - The Times of Israel Google News: Israel + Iran, 2026-09-01
- Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances - The Globe and Mail Google News: China + Egypt, 2026-09-01
- China's Xi lands in Egypt as Beijing, Cairo navigate Iran war fallout - TRT World Google News: China + Iran, 2026-09-01