Chinese President Xi Jinping urges respect for Gulf sovereignty

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges respect for Gulf sovereignty Chinese President Xi Jinping called for respect for the “sovereignty, security and territorial integrity” of Gulf countries as part of a four-point proposal aimed at promoting stability in the Middle East. Speaking during a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Xi outlined principles including peaceful coexistence, adherence to international law, and coordination between security and development, according to Chinese state media. Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 12 March 2026.