China Denies Reports of Weapons Supply to Iran

China on Monday called reports that it had supplied or intended to supply weapons to Iran “baseless smears”, after several outlets quoted US intelligence sources to that effect.

China denied the reports, saying on Monday it had “always adopted a cautious and responsible attitude towards the export of military items, implementing strict controls in accordance with its own export control laws and regulations and its international obligations”.

“We oppose baseless smears or malicious association,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a regular news briefing.

China also called for “unimpeded” navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to blockade the crucial waterway. (AFP)