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Xi called for respect for sovereignty and a common security framework as China seeks to ease Middle East tensions and protect trade routes.
- On Tuesday, Chinese President Jinping presented a four-point peace proposal for the Middle East during a Beijing meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled, marking the first West Asian leader visit since the conflict erupted.
- Heightened regional tensions between the United States and Iran have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, straining energy imports for the UAE and China as the conflict spreads across the region.
- Premier Qiang and Sheikh Khaled discussed expanding bilateral trade, with Sheikh Khaled's delegation including the CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and trade officials focused on deepening economic ties.
- Jinping emphasized that "the rule of law cannot be used when convenient and discarded when not," while stressing that sovereignty and security for West Asia and the Gulf must be fully respected.
- Beijing plans to host the second China-Arab States Summit later in 2026, where it aims to finalize a free trade pact between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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China will continue to play a "building role" and "working actively" to promote peace rather than prolonging the conflict with Iran, Xi Jinping guaranteed.
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented today at a meeting with the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a four-point proposal for peace and stability in the Middle East, stating that the world must not be allowed to be ruled by the laws of the jungle.
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Xi puts forward four-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability
China's Xi Jinping presents four-point proposal to resolve US-Iran war: 'Sovereignty must be respected'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of countries in West Asia and the Gulf region should be fully respected, as tensions continue following the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. This is the first time that Xi has spoken about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Xi made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bi…
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