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Qatar pledges to supply China and safeguard Hormuz shipments

9/8/2026

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Qatar pledged to supply China and safeguard shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Wang Yi, Minister, met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beijing.
The leaders stressed maritime traffic and backed diplomatic efforts for freedom of navigation and peace.
Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar will expand cooperation and pursue a “golden decade” partnership with China.
Qatari foreign ministry said Beijing remains Doha’s largest trading and energy partner.

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Qatar pledged to supply China and safeguard shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Wang Yi, Minister, met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beijing.
The leaders stressed maritime traffic and backed diplomatic efforts for freedom of navigation and peace.
Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar will expand cooperation and pursue a “golden decade” partnership with China.
Qatari foreign ministry said Beijing remains Doha’s largest trading and energy partner.