China Pushes Diplomacy as Oman Backs a Larger Role — SkimNews
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- Wang Yi told Iran Supreme National Security Council Deputy Secretary Ali Bagheri Kani on November 2, 2026 that dialogue and negotiation are the way to resolve West Asia conflicts, urging parties to pursue political solutions rather than resort to arms again.
- Wang Yi, during the November 2 meeting, said China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security.
- Xi Jinping told Omani leader Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on November 2, 2026 that West Asia and the Gulf should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry.
- Oman supported Chinese peace proposals for West Asia in a China-Oman joint statement and said it looked forward to a greater Beijing role in achieving lasting regional stability.
- China announced that its special envoy to West Asia would visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia during November.
Why it matters: China’s effort to play a larger role now has Oman’s explicit backing for its peace proposals, rather than resting only on Beijing’s appeals. The special envoy’s November itinerary covers Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia, directly engaging three regional governments.
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