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- Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, will visit the Middle East December 12–16 to strengthen ties with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
- The trip aims to boost political trust and regional stability.
- China's Belt and Road Initiative informs its outreach and neutral mediator role, notably in the recent Saudi-Iran rapprochement.
- The visit underscores China's commitment to expanding its diplomatic presence in a region influenced by the United States.
