China has always adopted a prudent and responsible approach to arms exports, implementing strict controls in accordance with its domestic export control laws and regulations as well as its international obligations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday in response to a question about reports claiming that "China is preparing to provide weapons to Iran" and that "China has supplied Iran with dual-use technologies and related components."

China opposes groundless smears and malicious associations, Guo said.