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China and Oman unite in Mideast peace call on sultan’s ‘historic’ Beijing visit

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Yang, C., & Chen, F. (2026, November 2). China and Oman unite in Mideast peace call on sultan’s ‘historic’ Beijing visit. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372994/china-and-oman-unite-mideast-peace-call-sultans-historic-beijing-visit

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-11-02 · by Carol Yang, Fan Chen

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During Sultan Haitham bin Tariq's historic visit to China, the first in 48 years since diplomatic relations were established, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Omani leader issued a joint statement calling for resumed dialogue between the United States and Iran. The two nations also emphasized the need for a comprehensive agreement that addresses the nuclear issue.
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On November 1, Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq made a historic visit to Beijing, marking the first time an Omani monarch has visited China in the 48 years since diplomatic relations were established. During his trip, Sultan Haitham was accompanied by a high-level business delegation and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders issued a joint statement encouraging the United States and Iran to restart dialogue and reach a comprehensive agreement that includes addressing the nuclear issue. Additionally, Oman and China signed several deals aimed at boosting trade and investment between the two countries during their talks in Beijing.

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China and Oman unite in Mideast peace call on sultan’s ‘historic’ Beijing visit Gulf nation’s monarch makes first trip to Beijing in 48 years of diplomatic relations, accompanied by delegation of business heavyweights The call came during talks in Beijing on Monday between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
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China and Oman unite in Mideast peace call on sultan’s ‘historic’ Beijing visit Gulf nation’s monarch makes first trip to Beijing in 48 years of diplomatic relations, accompanied by delegation of business heavyweights The call came during talks in Beijing on Monday between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. asserted
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In their joint statement, Beijing and Muscat encouraged the United States and Iran to resume dialogue and reach a “comprehensive agreement that includes the nuclear issue”. asserted
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