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China is increasing its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East by calling for dialogue between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and other nations to resolve ongoing conflicts that threaten regional stability and energy security. Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iranian and Saudi officials in Beijing, emphasizing China’s support for Iran's sovereignty while advocating for peaceful resolutions over military action. President Xi Jinping also hosted Oman’s sultan for talks, reinforcing China’s commitment to peace and prosperity in the region amid escalating tensions caused by US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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On November 2, 2026, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with an Iranian official in Beijing and called for dialogue to resolve conflicts in West Asia. Wang emphasized that political solutions are preferable to armed conflict and expressed support for Iran's sovereignty and security. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the Sultan of Oman, who supported China’s peace proposals for the region. As part of its diplomatic push, China announced plans for its special envoy to visit Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia later that month to promote dialogue and ease tensions. This effort comes amid escalating rhetoric from US President Donald Trump regarding military action against Iran, which has caused concern about further spillover into neighboring countries.

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Later this month, Beijing will send its Middle East envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia as a part of “shuttle diplomacy visits… aimed at promoting peace talks (and) easing tensions”, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson told a news briefing.

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China calls for Mideast dialogue in talks with Iran, Saudi, Oman · assertive framing

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China stepped up diplomatic efforts on Monday to resolve the Middle East crisis, urging a return to the negotiating table in back-to-back meetings with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials in Beijing. asserted

China → step → Beijing

The meetings come days after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threat more than eight months into the conflict, which was triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and has at times spilled over into neighbouring countries. asserted

which → come → countries

Beijing supports Tehran in “safeguarding its own sovereignty and security”, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Ali Bagheri Kani, the deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, according to a Chinese statement. uncertain

Yi → support → statement

Wang later called for dialogue to end the conflict “while safeguarding regional energy security and the safety of shipping lanes”, as he met with Saudi National Security Adviser Musaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban. asserted

he → call → Aiban

China, a top economic partner of Iran, has long sought a detente in the months-long conflict that has disrupted global shipping. asserted

that → seek → shipping

Trump said on Saturday that the United States had knocked out much of Iran’s military but still has to “take care of” one or two targets, with Tehran warning of reprisals if attacked. “All parties should… in a spirit of reason and pragmatism, focus on a political solution rather than once again resorting to armed conflict,” Wang told Bagheri Kani, according to the statement. uncertain

Wang → say → statement

China’s foreign ministry had not previously announced the visit by Bagheri Kani to Beijing. asserted

ministry → announce → Beijing

President Xi Jinping also met Oman’s sultan for talks in Beijing on Monday — the first visit to China by the Gulf nation’s head of state since diplomatic ties were established. asserted

ties → meet → state

Xi told Haitham bin Tariq that China was ready to “contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the region”. asserted

China → tell → region

The Chinese leader said that the Middle East should not become a “wrestling ground for major-country rivalry and geopolitical conflicts”, state news agency Xinhua reported. asserted

Xinhua → say → rivalry

spokesperson → send → briefing