China has firmly dismissed recent media claims about plans to supply weapons to Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun calling the reports “completely groundless” during a press briefing on Monday. The statement comes amid heightened global tensions and follows former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 50% tariff hike on Chinese goods if military equipment reaches Iran.
“China always adheres to the principle of non-interference in other nations’ affairs,” Guo stated, adding that “baseless accusations only undermine international trust.” On the tariff warning, he emphasized: “Trade wars have no winners – dialogue, not threats, drives solutions.” 🌐⚖️
The rebuttal highlights Beijing’s cautious stance as global powers navigate delicate diplomatic terrain in 2026. Analysts suggest this could impact upcoming trade negotiations and cross-regional security dialogues.
