China-Iran Relations during the Reform and Opening Up Policy (1978-1992)

Iran and China have deep historical ties; no history of war and have experienced the condemnation of neo-colonialism. China’s policy of reform and opening up, which began in 1978, marked a turning point in China’s economic and diplomatic development. During this period, a series of economic reforms aimed at liberalizing its market and engaging with the international community, had far-reaching consequences for China’s international relations, including its diplomatic relations with Iran. To understand the nature of China-Iran relations and the impact of China’s reform and opening policies on these relations, the analytical and descriptive methods are used. This study seeks to answer the question of what was the nature of China-Iran relations during the reform and opening up? What are the motives that have brought the two sides closer together? The aim of this study is to examine the impact of China’s reform and opening-up policies on its relations with Iran from 1978 to 1992. They also discussed the main relations, economic, cultural, technological and political developments that explain the reasons for the development of both countries. It analyzes the factors that affected bilateral relations.