China to send a senior representative to the funeral of Ali Khamenei in Tehran

China to send a senior representative to the funeral of Ali Khamenei in Tehran

The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced today, Thursday, July 2, 2026, that a senior member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese Parliament will travel to Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's leader, Ali Khamenei, which is expected to take place tomorrow.

According to a report by the 301 Arab World News channel, which is characterized by a critical stance toward Iran and Hamas, Beijing has officially confirmed that a representative on its behalf will arrive to pay final respects to Khamenei. The report noted that this is a "senior member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese Parliament" according to 301 Arab World News.

At the same time, the War Room 🎗️ channel also reported on the participation of an official Chinese representative in the ceremony. According to the report, which relies on the Walla website, the Chinese delegation is intended to participate in the ceremony that will be held tomorrow in the Iranian capital [as noted in War Room](https://t.me/ziratwar/496457420].

China's participation in the funeral underscores the close diplomatic ties between Beijing and Tehran, even during periods of political upheaval in Iran.