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China and Oman Sign 16 Agreements Covering Supply Chains and Finance

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik concluded talks in Beijing, signing 16 bilateral cooperation instruments across supply chains, AI, and energy. The agreements integrate Omani maritime ports into Chinese logistics routes alongside a central bank currency swap. Bilateral trade between both nations reached approximately $25 billion in 2025.

Published Source: Rare Earth Exchanges
Jurisdiction
China, Oman
Publication date
November 2, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
16 bilateral cooperation instruments
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik concluded bilateral talks in Beijing on November 2, 2026, finalizing 16 bilateral cooperation instruments. According to Rare Earth Exchanges, the agreements span strategic industrial supply chains, digital finance, artificial intelligence, satellite navigation, and energy-related investments linking China with Gulf ports.

The pact integrates key Omani maritime hubs at Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah into Chinese trade and logistics routes situated near the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, a local currency swap arrangement was concluded between the two nations' central banks to support direct commercial settlement.

Bilateral trade between China and Oman reached approximately $25 billion in 2025, with China accounting for 23.8 percent of Oman's total trade volume. While no specific rare earth project was announced, energy and chemical supply chain security remain central to the partnership, with both governments calling for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

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