BEIJING DAILY - 10 MARCH 2026
China Repatriates 10,000+ Citizens from Gulf as WANG Yi Escalates Mediation Efforts; Chinese Exports Surge 20% Despite Tariff Pressure; PRC Maintains Conspicuous Taiwan Messaging Restraint
Xi Jinping Dispatches Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing to Second Nuclear Energy Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping designated Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing as his special representative to attend the Second Nuclear Energy Summit, signaling continued Chinese engagement in global nuclear governance frameworks. China positioned itself as a major nuclear power and advocate for international nuclear cooperation, emphasizing nuclear safety obligations and pushing for more equitable, inclusive global nuclear governance amid climate and energy security challenges.
Wang Yi Holds Phone Talks with Kuwait and Bahrain Foreign Ministers on Middle East Crisis
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conducted separate phone conversations with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarallah and Bahraini Foreign Minister Zayani, urging immediate cessation of military operations and criticizing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran as violations of international law. Beijing positioned itself as a mediator while emphasizing protection of Chinese nationals and facilities in the Gulf, with China's Middle East envoy currently conducting shuttle diplomacy in the region.
China Successfully Repatriates Over 10,000 Stranded Citizens from Middle East Conflict Zone
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed that over 10,000 Chinese travelers have been safely returned from the Middle East amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict. This large-scale evacuation operation demonstrates Beijing's citizen protection capabilities and highlights the expanding reach of Chinese nationals in global conflict zones, though specific evacuation methods and timelines were not detailed.
DRIVING THE DAY
SUMMARY: Beijing announced completion of a major evacuation operation repatriating over 10,000 Chinese nationals from Middle East conflict zones as Foreign Minister WANG Yi conducted phone diplomacy with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister JARALLAH and Bahraini Foreign Minister ZAYANI on 9 March, criticizing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran as violations of international law while confirming China's Middle East envoy is conducting active shuttle diplomacy in the region. Official Chinese customs data released 10 March showed exports surged 20 percent year-over-year despite Trump administration tariffs, driven by expanded market share in Europe and Asia — suggesting Beijing's diversification strategy is successfully offsetting U.S. trade pressure. State media maintained conspicuous restraint on Taiwan messaging despite the 8 March Japan visit by Taiwan Premier CHO Jung-tai, with Global Times providing only brief condemnation and People's Daily carrying no Taiwan content — a marked downshift from the escalatory Japan rhetoric Foreign Minister WANG deployed during his 8 March Two Sessions press conference. Vice Premier ZHANG Guoqing will represent President XI Jinping at the Second Nuclear Energy Summit, signaling continued Chinese engagement in global nuclear governance frameworks. END SUMMARY.
