Backing comes as Chinese president looks to challenge, reshape the US-led world order

“China attaches importance to Iran’s repeated affirmation that it does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, respects Iran’s right to peaceful use of nuclear energy,” Xi told his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to state-owned broadcaster CCTV.

“China will continue to uphold justice and promote a solution to the Iranian nuclear issue that addresses the legitimate concerns of all parties,” Xi said.

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