CHINA, May 16 -- CHINA has achieved something remarkable and deserves recognition from any rational and constructive observer of international relations, trade and investment. Those who witnessed the US presidents state visit to China and heard Chinese President Xi Jinpings speech will recognise that many developing nations, including our own, have important lessons to learn.

Chinas involvement in mediating between the two leading oil producers in the Middle East in 2023 demonstrates its reliability as an alternative to the US-led global order. Iran and Saudi Arabia have restored relations and agreed to reopen their embassies after seven years of hostility.

Despite ongoing tensions, communication between the two nations continues. Saudi...