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

Just a day before nuclear talks between Iran and the US is set to take place in Oman, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin met with visiting Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi on Thursday,

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.

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?

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.

China has issued one of its strongest geopolitical warnings in years, cautioning that any U.S. military action against Iran could plunge the Middle East—and beyond—into uncontrollable chaos. The warning comes as U.

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.

Trump and Xi discuss Iran and U.S.-China relations amid rising tensions, trade issues, and upcoming diplomatic meetings.

By Siyi Liu SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Chinese independent refiners are buying discounted Iranian heavy crude to replace Venezuelan shipments that have stalled after the U.S. claimed control of the OPEC producer last month,