Chinese ambassador says Iran military aid claims 'baseless' after ex-Mossad, IDF allegations

Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng rejected as "baseless" allegations of Chinese military assistance to Iran, following claims by former senior Israeli security officials that Beijing helped Tehran rebuild missile production and develop nuclear capabilities. The ambassador defended China's export controls and relations with Iran.

Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng rejected as "baseless" allegations that Beijing provides military assistance to Iran, following claims by former senior Israeli security officials. Speaking at SIGNAL Group's conference in Tel Aviv, Xiao defended China's relations with Iran, stating that China does not sell weapons to parties in armed conflicts and strictly regulates dual-use exports. Former national security adviser Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror alleged that after Israeli strikes damaged Iran's missile production infrastructure, Tehran turned to China to restore manufacturing capabilities. Former Mossad director Efraim Halevy raised historical allegations about Chinese scientific support for Iran's nuclear program, claiming a building in Isfahan bears a plaque thanking China. The article also references Reuters investigations into Iranian imports of Chinese military-related goods, though the reports did not establish direct authorization by Beijing.