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Xi tells Oman's sultan the Middle East must not become a great-power battleground

China's president signals expanded diplomatic engagement in the region amid US-Iran tensions.

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What to know

  • Xi Jinping framed China's expanded Middle East diplomacy as opposition to great-power rivalry, pledging to work with Arab nations toward lasting peace amid US-Iran tensions that have disrupted global shipping.
  • China and Oman issued a joint statement calling for the US and Iran to pursue peaceful options, return to a June agreement, and restart dialogue to resolve the conflict.
  • China announced its special envoy will visit Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia this month, signaling a sustained diplomatic push to establish a larger regional role.

“The prosperity of nations requires an environment defined by security, peace, respect for state sovereignty, and adherence to international law — an environment where disputes are resolved through peaceful means.”

Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, Sultan of Oman · Al-Monitor (Reuters) ↗ · Nov 1

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Xi tells Oman's sultan the Middle East must not become a great-power battleground
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    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges political solutions in Middle East

    In a separate meeting with Iranian national security official Ali Bagheri Kani in Beijing, Wang Yi said all parties should focus on political solutions rather than arms and emphasized that dialogue and negotiation are the way forward.

    “Dialogue and negotiation are the way to resolve Middle East conflicts.”
    — Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister · source
    1. 6 outlets China's Xi Jinping says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry

      first by Channel News Asia, 6d ago · also The National UAE, Daily Maverick, Yahoo, Al-Monitor, Reuters

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    China announces special envoy Middle East visit

    China's Foreign Ministry said Zhai Jun, its special envoy to the Middle East, would visit Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia this month as part of its expanded diplomatic engagement.

    “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 Jinping, Chinese President · source
  3. background

    China and Oman issue 20-point joint statement on Middle East peace — The two countries issued a joint statement calling for normal and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and urging the US and Iran to pursue peaceful options, return to a June agreement, and restart dialogue.

  4. background

    Xi tells Oman's sultan Middle East must not become great-power battleground — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said in Beijing on Monday, telling him the Middle East and Gulf region should not become an arena for great-power rivalry and geopolitical conflict.