Chinese defense and foreign ministry spokespersons have categorically denied recent reports alleging that Chinese companies provided satellite imagery and semiconductor manufacturing equipment to the Iranian military. Defence Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang specifically refuted claims involving Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and a Chinese commercial satellite company, stating China "firmly opposes the dissemination of speculative and insinuating disinformation." He further asserted China's "objective and impartial stance" on the Iran issue, emphasizing its commitment to peace talks and avoiding escalation.
Concurrently, China detailed its ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed Beijing has made "its own efforts" to promote a ceasefire and resolve conflict through political means, without directly confirming specific involvement in recent US-Iran truce agreements. These statements follow suggestions by former US President Donald Trump regarding China's role in bringing Tehran to negotiations and coincide with a recent two-week pause in hostilities between Iran and the United States. Additionally, China and Pakistan jointly proposed a five-point peace initiative last week, advocating for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/never-added-fuel-to-fire-china-rejects-claims-of-military-support-to-iran-during-us-israeli-conflict/articleshow/130143625.cms
