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Xi warns against great-power conflict as Oman sultan makes historic Beijing visit

China and Oman call for US-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz safe passage during first Omani head-of-state visit to Beijing in 48 years.

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What to know

  • Oman's Sultan Haitham made the first state visit by an Omani head of state to China in 48 years, signaling deepened diplomatic ties between Beijing and the Gulf nation.
  • China and Oman jointly called for a US-Iran ceasefire and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations urging Washington and Tehran to resume dialogue on nuclear issues.
  • Xi Jinping explicitly warned that the Middle East should not become a battleground for great-power competition, positioning China as a regional mediator as tensions with Iran continue.

“China sees expanding and deepening ties with Oman as a 'shared strategic choice' for both countries.”

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Xi warns against great-power conflict as Oman sultan makes historic Beijing visit
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    China and Oman strengthen bilateral ties across trade, energy, and infrastructure

    As part of the historic visit, Sultan Haitham also met with Premier Li Qiang to discuss strengthening partnerships in trade, energy, technology, and digital infrastructure while reaffirming mutual support for regional stability and sovereignty.

    1. 1 outlet Oman, China strengthen ties as Sultan Haitham makes historic visit

      first by Arab News, 5d ago

  2. 5

    Xi warns Middle East should not become 'battleground for great-power rivalry'

    During the Oman sultan's visit, Xi Jinping stated that the Middle East should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and that China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace.

    “The Middle East should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry.”
    — Xi Jinping
    1. 2 outlets Xi Jinping warns against great-power conflict in the Gulf as China, Oman eye trade pact

      first by Jerusalem Post, 6d ago · also The Jerusalem Post

    2. 1 outlet China steps up Middle East diplomacy with Iran and Oman meetings

      first by Al Jazeera, 5d ago

  3. 4

    China and Oman call for US-Iran ceasefire in joint statement

    During talks in Beijing, the two countries issued a joint statement calling for peaceful resolution and full ceasefire between the US and Iran, with emphasis on restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. They urged Washington and Tehran to resume dialogue and reach a comprehensive agreement including the nuclear issue.

    “China and Oman have called for a peaceful resolution and full ceasefire between the US and Iran, stressing that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored.”
    — SCMP, News report · source
  4. 3

    Xi tells Oman sultan that deeper ties are a 'shared strategic choice'

    At the start of their meeting in Beijing, Xi Jinping told Sultan Haitham that China-Oman relations are at a new historical starting point and expressed readiness to elevate their strategic partnership while contributing to regional peace and stability.

    “I am ready to work with you to guide the China-Oman strategic partnership to an even higher level, better serve the peoples of our two countries, and contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the region.”
    — Xi Jinping
    1. 3 outlets Deeper China-Oman ties strategic for both sides, Xi says

      first by Arab News, 6d ago · also Al-Monitor, Yahoo News UK

  5. 2

    Sultan Haitham arrives in Beijing for historic state visit

    The Omani sultan began his two-day visit to China, marking the first such visit by an Omani head of state in 48 years. Xi Jinping prepared an official reception at the Great Hall of the People for the following day.

    1. 1 outlet Omani sultan begins historic China visit, 1st in 48 years

      first by Anadolu Agency, 6d ago

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    Oman's sultan announced for two-day China visit

    Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said will travel to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by an Omani head of state to China since 1978.

    1. 2 outlets first by Bloomberg Politics, 6d ago · also Bloomberg · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets first by SCMP China, 6d ago · also SCMP · read ↗

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