China’s foreign minister Wang Yi wrapped up a visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan (Dec 12–16) and brought big news: Beijing wants to line up its 2026–30 development roadmap with Middle Eastern visions 🌟.
At the heart of the chat? The 15th Five-Year Plan – think of it as China’s game plan for the next five years – and how it can power up innovation, finance, energy, trade and even fun cultural exchanges across deserts and skyscrapers alike.
Guided by President Xi Jinping’s Global Security Initiative, Wang Yi stressed that respecting each country’s choices and talking things out peacefully are key to lasting stability. He also called on major players to back sustainable development and help resolve old conflicts, boosting unity in the region.
On the Palestinian question, Wang reaffirmed that a two-state solution – with Palestinians steering their own future – is the only way forward. He said any post-war set-up in Gaza must put local people first and urged the world to step up humanitarian efforts and prevent a backslide into violence.
Wang also thanked Arab states for standing by the one-China principle, backing China’s push for national reunification and respecting its core interests. This diplomatic high-five sets the stage for the second China-Arab States Summit in 2026, where heads of state will ramp up strategic trust even further.
Looking ahead, China plans to supercharge Belt and Road projects with Arab partners for win-win growth, deepen cultural exchanges, and champion multilateralism – the idea that global challenges need global teamwork 🌐✨.
For young professionals in South and Southeast Asia, this means the next few years could spark fresh tech collaborations, energy deals, and cultural mashups between two dynamic regions. Stay tuned for more updates as these plans unfold!
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FM: China willing to enhance cooperation with Middle Eastern countries
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