China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy, AI and Middle East de-escalation

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Jiangtao, S. (2026, September 7). China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy, AI and Middle East de-escalation. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366671/china-vows-deeper-cooperation-qatar-energy-ai-and-middle-east-de-escalation?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-07 · by Shi Jiangtao

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a pledge for deeper cooperation with Qatar in areas such as energy, AI, and Middle East de-escalation during a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beijing on Monday. The visit by the Qatari prime minister is part of a two-day state visit aimed at bolstering bilateral ties between China and Qatar. No specific numbers are mentioned in the article, but it notes that nearly one-third of China's LNG demand comes from Qatar's exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Li emphasized China's support for regional de-escalation efforts, including those led by Qatar.
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Li Qiang, China's Prime Minister, met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, in Beijing on Monday. They discussed deepening cooperation between their countries in areas such as energy, artificial intelligence, and people-to-people exchanges. Li emphasized that China is committed to working with Qatar to strengthen communication and coordination, particularly in navigating the volatile regional security environment in the Middle East. China's LNG demand is met by nearly one-third of its imports from Qatar. The meeting comes as both countries seek to ensure unimpeded maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for energy supplies. Qatari officials also reaffirmed their commitment to prioritizing China's energy supply amid ongoing Middle East tensions, with Sheikh Mohammed vowing to "overcome difficulties" and safeguard shipments through the strait. The meeting in Beijing was part of an official state visit by Sheikh Mohammed aimed at bolstering bilateral ties.

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Shi Jiangtao
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Beijing China Doha Qatar Qatari

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China GPE · 5× Beijing GPE · 3× Qatar GPE · 3× Qatari NORP · 3× Chinese NORP · 1× Doha GPE · 1× Li Qiang PERSON · 1× Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani PERSON · 1× Tehran GPE · 1×

Narrative

His visit came as Beijing and Doha sought to navigate an increasingly volatile regional security environment and ensure international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for China’s energy imports and Qatar’s LNG exports, which supply nearly one-third of China’s LNG demand.
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2026-09-07 · South China Morning Post
China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy, AI and Middle East de-escalation · assertive framing

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China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy, AI and Middle East de-escalation Li Qiang makes pledge during meeting with Qatari prime minister visiting on official two-day state visit in Beijing on Monday asserted
Qiang → vow → Monday
Li delivered the remarks during a meeting on Monday in Beijing with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is on an official two-day visit to China aimed at bolstering bilateral ties. asserted
who → deliver → ties
His visit came as Beijing and Doha sought to navigate an increasingly volatile regional security environment and ensure international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for China’s energy imports and Qatar’s LNG exports, which supply nearly one-third of China’s LNG demand. asserted
which → come → demand
Tehran also confirmed that a Qatari delegation’s visit on Sunday was part of regional de-escalation efforts. asserted
visit → confirm → efforts
“China stands ready to work with Qatar to strengthen communication and coordination, firmly support each other and deepen cooperation in energy, investment, artificial intelligence and people-to-people exchanges,” Li was quoted as saying by the Chinese foreign ministry’s read-out. asserted
Li → stand → out
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