https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeper-china-oman-ties-strategic-for-both-sides-xi-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeper-china-oman-ties-strategic-for-both-sides-xi-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeper-china-oman-ties-strategic-for-both-sides-xi-says#u178450Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:31:39 +0000President Xi Jinping hosted the Sultan of Oman in Beijing on Monday to advance a partnership described as a "shared strategic choice." The leaders focused on energy stability, investment, and advanced technology innovation. During the visit, the two parties attended a signing ceremony for cooperation documents and discussed a potential trade pact. Xi urged that the Middle East avoid becoming a battleground for great power rivalry and expressed China's readiness to work with Arab nations toward lasting peace.Why it mattersOman occupies a critical geographic position for shipping