Beijing continues to position itself as a stabilizing diplomatic force, pledging to dispatch special envoys to encourage de-escalation across the Middle East. During the bilateral discussions, Sultan Haitham praised Beijing's regional stance and expressed interest in securing a preferential bilateral trade and investment pact. The meeting also emphasized economic diversification beyond crude oil exports, aiming to expand collaboration into renewable energy supply chains and digital commerce.
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China is actively increasing diplomatic engagement with Gulf Cooperation Council states t…: China is actively increasing diplomatic engagement with Gulf Cooperation Council states to counter external geopolitical rivalry.
Oman is seeking a preferential bilateral trade and investment pact to broaden commercial…: Oman is seeking a preferential bilateral trade and investment pact to broaden commercial ties beyond traditional oil sales.
Beijing plans to send dedicated special envoys to the region to actively promote conflict…: Beijing plans to send dedicated special envoys to the region to actively promote conflict de-escalation and protect trade stability.
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"The Middle East Gulf region should not become an arena for great-power rivalry and geopolitical conflict. Peace and stability in the region require joint nurturing and protection by all parties," says Chinese President Xi Jinping.
BEIJING: The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Oman's sultan on Monday (Nov 2).
China has traditionally played a low-key diplomatic role in the Middle East, but has stepped up efforts to try to help end tensions amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has snarled the Strait of Hormuz and driven up global energy and shipping costs.
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"The Middle East Gulf region should not become an arena for great-power rivalry and geopolitical conflict. Peace and stability in the region require joint nurturing and protection by all parties," Xi said, according to China's Foreign Ministry.
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