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China's Wang Yi Pushes Ties Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

1/26/2026

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On January 26, 2026, Wang Yi, China’s Vice President, met in Beijing with Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The meeting aimed to strengthen ties with Islamic nations amid rising Middle East tensions.
Wang Yi urged multilateral cooperation and political solutions, noting Iranian threats of all-out war after U.S. movements.
Reports say more than 5,000 deaths occurred during Iran protests, underscoring regional instability.

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On January 26, 2026, Wang Yi, China’s Vice President, met in Beijing with Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The meeting aimed to strengthen ties with Islamic nations amid rising Middle East tensions.
Wang Yi urged multilateral cooperation and political solutions, noting Iranian threats of all-out war after U.S. movements.
Reports say more than 5,000 deaths occurred during Iran protests, underscoring regional instability.