China’s Middle East Envoy Zhai Jun Visits Iran for Talks

Cointime update: China’s Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Zhai Jun visited Iran on November 8, 2026, meeting senior Iranian officials including Supreme National Security Council Deputy Secretary Bagheri and Foreign Ministry Political Deputy Ravanchi. Zhai noted the 55th anniversary of China-Iran diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership, saying Beijing will use the occasion to advance relations. On the Middle East, he said force cannot solve problems and all parties should pursue a political settlement.