# China and Qatar strengthen ties: What does it really mean?

https://mins.news/en/item/50224

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-08 18:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/8/china-and-qatar-are-strengthening-bilateral-ties-what-that-really-means?traffic_source=rss

> 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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