Key facts
- China and Qatar have agreed to enhance cooperation in energy and artificial intelligence.
- Both nations will work together to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
- The agreements were signed during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
China and Qatar have agreed to deepen their cooperation across several key sectors, including energy and artificial intelligence. The two nations also committed to working together to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. The agreements were formalized during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.