China Pres. Xi to Iran’s Rouhani: No matter how situation changes, China will promote steady development of ties with Iran

Reuters reports the latest comments by the Chinese President Xi Jinping, as he tells the Iranian President Rouhani that no matter how the situation changes, China will promote the steady development of ties with Iran.

The comments by Xi could add fuel to the ongoing US-China trade spat, against the backdrop of intensifying US-Iran geopolitical tensions.