Wang Ying, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of China in Qatar.
DOHA: The Qatar-China relationship is currently experiencing its highest level in history, standing as a model of friendly cooperation and strategic partnership, said an official.
“The bilateral trade volume increased from $10.6bn in 2014 to $24.22bn in 2024, marking a growth of over 128%. Since 2020, China has remained Qatar’s largest trading partner and top export destination for five consecutive years,” said Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of China in Qatar Wang Ying.
She said that China-Qatar cooperation features a strong complementarity and delivers tangible benefits to the people of both countries.
Ying was addressing a press briefing organised by the Embassy of China in Doha at its premises yesterday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the “Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War”.
She said that the commemoration aims to remember history, honour fallen heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future. It reminds all people of conscience of a yearning for and commitment to peace, so that people across the world may enjoy lasting peace and security.
Ying noted that China and Qatar are both peace-loving countries. “Under the strategic guidance of President H E Xi Jinping and Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the China-Qatar strategic partnership has gone through an 11-year golden period of development,” she added.
Currently, she said that the China-Qatar relationship is at its highest level in history and has become a model of friendly cooperation between countries.
“China and Qatar have supported each other on issues that bear on our respective core interests and major concerns, and in pursuing development paths that suit our national conditions,” said Ying.
She said that China stands ready to work with Qatar to strengthen the synergy of both countries’ development strategies, jointly promote the community with a shared future for humanity, uphold international fairness and justice, advance on the journey toward national prosperity and rejuvenation, and bring more benefits to the two peoples.
She said that China and Qatar are advocating for justice on the Gaza conflict and jointly working to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
“Since the Gaza conflict erupted, Qatar has been actively participating in mediation and has successfully helped achieve ceasefire agreements and the release of hostages twice.
The international community highly appreciates Qatar’s tireless efforts in striving for peace and alleviating the humanitarian crisis,” said Ying.
She noted that China has upheld an objective and fair position and has been committed to safeguarding peace and lives. “China pushed for the adoption of the first resolution of ceasefire in Gaza by the United Nations Security Council, facilitated the reconciliation dialogue and the signing of the Beijing Declaration by fourteen Palestinian factions, and delivered multiple batches of humanitarian assistance to Gaza,” said Ying. She said that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza must not continue, and the Palestinian question must not be marginalised once again.
“The legitimate aspirations of the Arab nation should be fulfilled as soon as possible, and the just voice of the vast Islamic world must be heeded. The “two-State solution” remains the only viable way out of the turmoil for the Middle East, and the international community should take more concrete and effective actions to this end,” said Ying. She added, “The Middle East belongs to its own people. It is not a wrestling ground for major-power rivalry, nor should it become a victim of geopolitical contests of countries outside the region.”
“China is a strategic partner of Middle Eastern countries and a sincere friend of the Arab brothers. China will continue to firmly fight for fairness and justice and pursue peace and development for the people of the Middle East,” said Ying.
