Xi Jinping’s call for Mideast to build own security framework is a message to US: expert

Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged Middle Eastern nations to establish an independent regional security framework. The call, issued following recent military tensions between the United States and Iran, advocates for a self-led security model that reduces regional reliance on Washington.

While the proposal signals a shift in regional security dynamics, the Chinese president did not present Beijing as a direct replacement for the United States as a security guarantor. The initiative reflects a broader push for regional autonomy in managing local security affairs.