Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Beijing on what outlets describe as a historic or rare visit. Xi offers to help address challenges in the Middle East and focuses on restoring safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, amid continuing tensions tied to the US–Iran conflict.
In a joint emphasis carried across reports, China and Oman call for peaceful resolution of the US–Iran standoff, urging a ceasefire and encouraging Washington and Tehran to resume dialogue. Several outlets also reference the nuclear issue, saying the sides support a “comprehensive agreement” that includes it.
Other coverage highlights the broader framing of the relationship, with Xi describing deeper China–Oman ties as strategically important for both countries and placing the meeting as a “new historical starting point.” One outlet stresses Xi’s messaging around peace, stability, and prosperity, while another underscores the visit’s rarity, noting it is the first by an Omani sultan in decades.
