WorldChina and Qatar strengthen ties: What does it really mean?

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has concluded a two-day visit to China, where officials described the relationship as entering a new “golden decade”. Beijing pledged closer coordination with Doha to ease regional tensions amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. Energy, investment and advanced technology cooperation are also set to expand, while disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has heightened their shared interest in restoring stability.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 18:44Original