By Beijing launches diplomatic salvo to woo Gulf leaders and bolster its influence in the region
China has held a flurry of meetings with Gulf leaders in a sign that Beijing is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
The diplomatic salvo comes before a highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping when the US president is expected to attend the Apec conference in Shenzhen, China, on 18 and 19 November.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/03/trump-iran-middle-east-china-gulf-hormuz-xi-jinping
