UPDATE 4-China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry

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* China's Xi calls for lasting peace in Middle East * Sultan on first trip to China by an Omani leader * Oman open to preferential trade, investment pact with China (Adds details from joint statement

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