Beijing: The Middle East should not be the scene of geopolitical conflict today, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarek Al Said in Beijing. At this meeting, Xi said: "The Middle East and the Persian Gulf region should not become a battleground of great power competition and geopolitical conflicts." The President of China stated that peace and stability in the region require joint care and support from all parties, and explained: "Beijing expresses its willingness to strengthen communication and coordination with Arab countries and cooperate to restore peace and stability in the region." - Link.