Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Oman, witnessing the signing of agreements across industrial supply chains, green development, and digital finance. Concurrently, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent an official message to Xi regarding bilateral trade, energy supplies, and maritime security.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held official talks in Beijing with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman. China reiterated its commitment to working with Arab and GCC states to advance economic development, trade, and energy cooperation. The leaders also reviewed infrastructure alignment under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman met in Beijing on November 2, 2026. The two leaders agreed to align development strategies across energy, investment, and high-tech innovation. Discussions also covered broader China-GCC engagement to protect supply chains and regional commercial stability.
Chinese container carrier CU Lines has revised its China–Gulf Express service by replacing Sohar with a direct call at the Port of Duqm in Oman. The revised rotation connects major Chinese ports with Port Klang, Khor Fakkan in the UAE, and Duqm once every three weeks.
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