China on Friday stressed that dialogue was the pathway to resolve tensions between the US and Iran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China “hopes all parties will resolve differences through dialogue and jointly keep the region peaceful and stable."

Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.

As tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, China’s role is under growing scrutiny. How far would Beijing go to support Iran — and where are the limits if conflict broke out with the US?

The mullahs have declared victory. Their thuggish Basij militiamen have retreated to their lairs. Municipal workers are scrubbing the blood from Tehran’s pavements.

China is currently constructing the Sarakhs railway terminal on the Turkmenistan–Iran border, a project expected to accelerate container transport along the China–Central Asia–Iran–Turkey–EU and Gulf routes. In August 2025, Iranian authorities reported that more than half of the project had been completed.

Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov discusses closer military cooperation with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun.

China’s partnership with Iran is driven primarily by discounted oil and shared opposition to U.S. pressure, not ideological loyalty. Beijing’s extensive oil stockpiles and diversified suppliers reduce its exposure to disruptions in Iranian exports.

Fresh tensions are erupting across the global security landscape.rnrnAn Iranian drone confronts a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, gets shot down. Is Iran testing US naval defences?rnUnverified claims suggest China may be quietly supplying Tehran with military hardware.