China & Turkey
84 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
China: China is a founding member of the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Market (OCCCM) and is accelerating the construction of its own carbon market, aiming to share its practices and contribute to global climate governance.
Turkey: Turkey attended the first high-level meeting of the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Market (OCCCM) as a participating country.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China hosted and mediated peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Urumqi, aiming to de-escalate tensions and find a comprehensive solution to their conflict.
Turkey: Turkey was mentioned as one of the countries that offered mediation efforts in the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and previously hosted failed talks.
Apr 01, 2026 · 73 articles
International
China: China remained the top buyer of Russian fossil fuels, accounting for 48% of Russia's export revenues from the top five importers, demonstrating its continued strong energy ties with Russia.
Turkey: Turkey displaced India as the second-largest importer of Russian hydrocarbons in December 2025, increasing its purchases to €2.6 billion.
Jan 13, 2026 · 10 articles
International
China: China is being leaned on by Donald Trump to use its influence to push Iran toward a deal with the United States. It is also a recipient of Iranian oil, leading to new sanctions from the United States on entities helping Iran ship oil to China.
Turkey: Turkey, through its foreign minister Hakan Fidan, is liaising with the United States, Iran, and Pakistan to discuss the conflict and navigational safety in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a diplomatic role.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
International
China: China confirmed providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, highlighting its deep military ties and role in regional conflicts. This admission could strain its relations with India.
Turkey: Turkey was mentioned as also providing support to Pakistan during the conflict, alongside China.
May 08, 2026 · 16 articles
International
China: China is concerned about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global trade, with its UN ambassador urging for the strait's reopening and indicating it will be a key topic in upcoming talks with Donald Trump.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as a country providing rail links for Iran to channel goods, helping to mitigate the effects of the US blockade.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
International
China: China was acknowledged by Shehbaz Sharif for its role in supporting peace initiatives, though its direct involvement in this specific event is secondary.
Turkey: Turkey was acknowledged by Shehbaz Sharif for its role in supporting peace initiatives, though its direct involvement in this specific event is secondary.
May 06, 2026 · 11 articles
International
China: China is involved as a mediator, with its Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging Iran to continue negotiations and offering a four-point proposal to resolve the war. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump to discuss the conflict.
Turkey: Turkey's foreign minister engaged in discussions with Iran's foreign minister on regional developments.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
International
China: The United States imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies helping Iran ship oil to China, and Donald Trump is expected to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Turkey: Turkey, through its foreign minister Hakan Fidan, is liaising with the United States, Iran, and Pakistan to mediate the conflict and ensure navigational safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 11, 2026 · 22 articles
International
China: US President Donald Trump is due to visit China, adding pressure to resolve the ongoing war and its global economic impact.
Turkey: Turkey's foreign minister also spoke to Iran's foreign minister, indicating diplomatic engagement in the ongoing crisis.
May 10, 2026 · 15 articles
International
China: China is a source of new drone models for both the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, with Chinese-made CH-95 and FH-95 drones being used by the RSF.
Turkey: Turkey is identified as a supplier of drone technology to the Sudanese army, contributing to the ongoing conflict.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's main oil buyer, has expressed concern over the US blockade and called for the conflict to be resolved through political and diplomatic channels.
Turkey: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, commending Pakistan's peace efforts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil, and the United States is pressuring China to encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey: Turkey's Foreign Minister was involved in diplomatic calls with Pakistan to support the peace process.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as a buyer of Iranian oil, indicating it will be affected by the United States blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
China: China criticized the new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on countries doing business with Iran, as it is a major importer of Iranian oil.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China is identified as one of the economies doing business with Iran that will face 25% tariffs from the United States, impacting its trade relations.
Turkey: Turkey is identified as one of the economies doing business with Iran that will face 25% tariffs from the United States, impacting its trade relations.
Jan 13, 2026 · 9 articles
International
China: China is a significant import partner for Iran and could face tariffs from the United States due to its trade with Iran.
Turkey: Turkey is a major import partner for Iran and may be subject to the new US tariffs.
Jan 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is one of the countries that trades with Iran and could be affected by the United States' proposed tariffs.
Turkey: Turkey is one of the countries that trades with Iran and could be affected by the United States' proposed tariffs.
Jan 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is one of the three main source countries for emergency supplies for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and shipping rates from China have increased by nearly 18%.
Turkey: Turkey is the host nation for Turkish Airlines, which decided to retain earnings.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
International
China: China is an ally and oil customer of Iran, and Donald Trump refrained from tough verbal attacks on Iran during his visit to Beijing.
Turkey: Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh made comments about Donald Trump's rhetoric during a visit to Turkey.
May 16, 2026 · 11 articles
Accidents
Turkey: Turkey sent rescue workers to Myanmar, who participated in the dramatic rescue of Naing Lin Tun.
Mar 28, 2025 · 47 articles
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