China and UAE Discuss Bilateral Ties and Middle East Ceasefire in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UAE Presidential Special Envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak in Beijing on October 13, 2026. Wang stated that China backs a comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East, while Al Mubarak expressed the UAE's desire to elevate bilateral relations. Reports noted that the official meeting readouts did not identify any specific ongoing war or conflict by name.

Published October 15, 2026 Source: The Eastern Herald

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in Beijing with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Special Envoy of the UAE President and Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, on October 13, 2026.

According to official readouts and coverage by The Eastern Herald, Wang stated that China would continue to work toward a comprehensive ceasefire, political settlements, and lasting peace in the Middle East. Wang characterized China as a builder of peace, promoter of stability, and contributor to development in the region, noting that multi-level conflicts continue to generate spillover effects impacting regional security.

Al Mubarak noted that China remains a dependable partner and conveyed the UAE's desire to elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to a higher level, while enhancing bilateral communication and coordination on regional stability.

Reporting from The Eastern Herald highlighted that neither official account specified any conflict, war, or opposing parties by name in their descriptions of the regional peace efforts.