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Why are some Chinese people suddenly into Iran?
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April 16, 2026
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1:18Now PlayingWhile the Chinese government tries to position itself as a potential peacemaker in the war in Iran, more people in China are becoming interested in learning about the country. That’s driving a wave of curiosity in Iranian art, history and literature, with some Chinese seeing parallels between the two nations as they both stem from ancient civilizations and now have frictions with the United States.
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