# China-Iran at 55: From the ancient Silk Road to a modern partnership

https://mins.news/en/item/23982

- CGTN, 2026-08-16 09:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-16/China-Iran-55-years-From-ancient-Silk-Road-to-modern-partnership-1PEEJh10Jm8/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> The article traces China-Iran ties from their longstanding exchanges along the ancient Silk Road to 55 years of diplomatic relations. It highlights expanding cooperation in trade, transport, infrastructure, publishing, education, arts and cultural heritage, including railway links under the Belt and Road framework.

## Related coverage

- [China-Iran at 55: From the ancient Silk Road to a modern partnership](https://mins.news/en/item/23786) — CGTN, 2026-08-16