China issues Arab policy paper
2016-01-13 20:05:56
The Chinese government issued on Wednesday a policy paper to review and summarize the development of China-Arab ties.
Iran confirms detention of 10 US marines
2016-01-13 14:42:25
Iranian troops have seized two US Navy boats with 10 marines on board after the boats entered Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday.
10 US Navy sailors detained by Iran: report
2016-01-13 07:36:38
The soldiers were reportedly on a training mission moving between Kuwait and Bahrain when their boat experienced "mechanical difficulty".
23 killed in twin bomb attacks at coffee shop in Iraq's Diyala
2016-01-12 09:59:05
Up to 23 people were killed and 44 others wounded on Monday in two coordinated bomb attacks at a coffee shop in a town in Iraq's eastern province of Diyala, a provincial security source told Xinhua.
UN says aid convoy reaches Syria's Madaya
2016-01-12 09:56:40
The United Nations relief wing said on Monday that the inter-agency humanitarian convoy carrying life-saving items have reached the town of Madaya in Syria, while calling on parties to the conflict to facilitate unimpeded access to all people in besieged areas.
Chinese, Saudi leaders hold talks over phone on ties, international issues
2016-01-10 17:14:23
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud held talks over phone on April 17,2015, discussing major issues of common concern, including the China-Saudi Arabia relations and the situation in Yemen.
Chinese FM meets Syrian opposition leader, urging negotiations
2016-01-08 05:23:06
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the president of Syria's main opposition National Coalition Thursday, urging it to participate without preconditions in negotiations to end the Syrian conflict.
China welcomes destruction of Syrian chemical weapons: Spokeswoman
2016-01-06 17:03:23
China "welcomes and appreciates" the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Wednesday.
President Xi's Proposals Bring Hope of Peace to Middle East
2016-01-24 20:00:55
President Xi Jinping 's visit to the Middle East at the beginning of this year is receiving the global attention. A few days ago, he delivered an important speech named "Jointly Striving for a Better Future for China-Arab Relationship" at the Arab League headquarters, emphasizing that China and Arab treat each other with sincerity and the trust between these two nations waas unbreakable. China and Arab needed jointly carry out the Belt and Road Initiative and establish concept of peace, innovation, guide, governance and integration with an aim to promote more intersection between each other in the course of national rejuvenation.
China, Iran address thirst for growth
2016-01-24 19:44:17
Observers express high hopes for China's role in helping Iran reinvigorate its economy, which has been weakened by international sanctions.
Afghan foreign minister to visit China
2016-01-20 19:55:12
Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani will visit China from Jan 25 to Jan 28, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei announced on Wednesday.
IS confirms executioner Jihadi John killed in Syria
2016-01-20 10:46:40
The Islamic State (IS) group confirmed Tuesday the killing of its notorious executioner, known as Jihadi John, in a drone strike in northern Syria last year.