Xi Jinping Urges Negotiation on Middle East in Call with Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of negotiations in resolving the Middle East situation during a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by Chinese state media. The remarks signal a coordinated diplomatic stance between Beijing and Moscow, potentially influencing risk appetite in emerging markets tied to geopolitical stability, particularly in the Middle East. This alignment may affect capital flows into frontier and emerging markets in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, where investor sentiment is sensitive to great-power diplomacy. Energy markets, especially oil and gas, remain exposed given the region’s supply significance and the involvement of major producers. Traders will watch upcoming OPEC+ meetings and any joint statements from China-Russia-Middle East energy partnerships for further directional cues.

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