{
  "id": 11124340,
  "title": "China ready to take strategic partnership with Qatar to ‘new levels’: Ambassador",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/china-ready-to-take-strategic-partnership-with-qatar-to-new-levels",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:13:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/01/10/2026/china-ready-to-take-strategic-partnership-with-qatar-to-new-levels-ambassador"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - China's ambassador to Qatar, H.E. Cao Xiaolin, has declared that Beijing is prepared to elevate their strategic partnership with Doha to unprecedented heights. Speaking at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the ambassador thanked individuals and sectors that have supported China's growth and the enduring friendship between the two nations.\n\nDiplomatic ties between Qatar and China, dating back to 1988, have steadily strengthened over the years, culminating in a strategic partnership in 2014. The ambassador highlighted the frequent exchanges between the two leaders this year, which have provided strategic direction for the partnership. He noted that Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, recently visited China and discussed new avenues for cooperation with Premier Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.\n\nChina's ambassador emphasized China's unwavering support for Qatar's sovereignty, independence, security, and stability, as well as its appreciation of Qatar's adherence to the One-China principle. He stressed that solid mutual trust forms the foundation of their bilateral relations.\n\nLooking ahead, China is poised to align its development strategies with Qatar, pursuing high-quality partnerships in sectors such as two-way investment, traditional and new energy, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and finance. Beijing aims to collaborate on long-term, stable energy cooperation and share its expertise in high-speed railway development to enhance regional connectivity.\n\nThe ambassador also highlighted the growing people-to-people ties between the two nations, expressing China's willingness to expand exchanges in culture, education, and tourism. He welcomed more visitors from Qatar and the wider region to experience China firsthand.\n\nChina's own progress was also acknowledged. The ambassador noted that the country has risen from extreme poverty to become the world's second-largest economy, experiencing an average annual economic growth of 5.4 percent over the past five years. In 2025, China's GDP reached 140 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 4.7 percent in the first half of the year. The ambassador emphasized that China's path of modernization demonstrates that self-reliance and sustained effort can help a developing nation overcome poverty and offers an alternative path for other countries to pursue independent development.\n\nFinally, the ambassador spoke about the Belt and Road Initiative, launched in 2015, which now encompasses over 150 countries and 30 international organizations. More than 4,000 projects and investments exceeding $1 trillion have been carried out under this initiative. Trade between China and Belt and Road partners has risen by 14.8 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, totaling 12.97 trillion yuan.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Beijing stands ready to work with Doha to advance their strategic partnership to new heights, Ambassador of China H E Cao Xiaolin said yesterday as the Chinese Embassy marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.</p> <p>Speaking at a reception attended by the Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani, Director of…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar thanks outgoing China ambassador for strengthening ties with Malaysia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/anwar-thanks-outgoing-china-ambassador-for-strengthening-ties-with",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:21:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}