Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman held official talks in Beijing, calling for peaceful dialogue between the United States and Iran and the safeguarding of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders warned against turning the region into an arena for major-power confrontation and stressed the importance of unimpeded global trade routes.
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.
The GCC General Secretariat announced an anti-dumping investigation on November 2, 2026, targeting uncoated paper imports from China, India, and Thailand. The action was implemented by the Permanent Committee for Anti-Harmful Practices in International Trade following a technical assessment. Officials stated the measure complies with the Unified GCC Anti-Dumping Law and WTO agreements to protect domestic manufacturers.
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.
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