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China, Kuwait Vow to Deepen Strategic Partnership Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Strategic Insights

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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2025. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said that China attaches great importance to China-Kuwait relations and stands ready to promote bilateral practical cooperation in various fields during his visit to Kuwait from November 1 to 2.

Key Takeaways:

  • China emphasizes deepening China-Kuwait relations and promoting bilateral practical cooperation in various fields, as stated by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
  • Since 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah have met twice, reaching a series of important consensuses and providing strategic guidance for the development of China-Kuwait relations.
  • The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee has sent a clear signal that China is further advancing comprehensive reforms and expanding high-level opening up, creating opportunities for the development of China-Kuwait relations.
  • China proposes the Global Governance Initiative and appreciates Kuwait's long-term support and promotion of cooperation between China and GCC countries, as stated by Han Zheng.
  • Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah reaffirmed his country's firm adherence to the one-China policy and expressed his country's willingness to work with China to jointly build the Belt and Road.
  • Kuwait stands ready to actively help lift GCC-China and Arab-China cooperation to new levels, as stated by the Emir.
  • Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah expressed Kuwait's firm support for multilateralism and China's role in upholding justice in international affairs.
  • Chinese Vice President Han Zheng expressed his willingness to take this opportunity in 2026 to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Kuwait to work with the Kuwaiti side to deepen political mutual trust and elevate bilateral relations to new levels.

Statistics:

  • China and Kuwait have maintained diplomatic relations for over 54 years.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah twice since 2022.
  • The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee has created opportunities for further advancing China-Kuwait relations.

Sources:

  • State Council News, People's Republic of China -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2025.
  • Xinhua Photo, [Photo/Xinhua]

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