(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-12-18 21:54

China on Tuesday denied selling J-10 fighter jets to Iran, saying the reports were "groundless" and "irresponsible".

Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang made the remarks in response to a reporter's question at a regular press briefing.

"China has never consulted with Iran on the so-called fighter jets issue, and has no consideration in this regard," Qin said.

The Chinese government always takes a prudent and responsible attitude towards arms exports and imposes strict controls over such exports according to China's international obligations and domestic laws and regulations, he said.