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China’s Xi Heads to Saudi Arabia to Boost Beijing’s Influence in the Middle East
December 07, 2022

China’s Xi Heads to Saudi Arabia to Boost Beijing’s Influence in the Middle East

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping will attend the first China-Arab States summit as both sides see an opportunity to advance relations. 

The Impact and Implications of China’s Growing Influence in the Middle East
July 09, 2022

The Impact and Implications of China’s Growing Influence in the Middle East

By Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal
China has struck a careful balance between regional rivals, especially Iran and the Gulf. But amid shifting dynamics, staying neutral may not be an option.
The Gulf States in China-US Rivalry
November 16, 2021

The Gulf States in China-US Rivalry

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonathan Fulton.

Gulf-Asia Connectivity After the COVID-19 Crisis
July 01, 2020

Gulf-Asia Connectivity After the COVID-19 Crisis

By Guy Burton
Economic and security links have been growing for decades. That will continue, even if at a slower pace.

The Growing Connectivity Between the Gulf and East Asia
March 04, 2020

The Growing Connectivity Between the Gulf and East Asia

By Guy Burton
Links between the two regions are mainly economic, but there are emerging signs of security cooperation.

China and the UAE: Birds of a Feather?
November 23, 2019

China and the UAE: Birds of a Feather?

By Bonnie Girard
The burgeoning relationship is driven by mutual self-interest and a shared embrace of the “noninterference” doctrine.

Belt and Road Brings Chinese Finance to the Gulf
May 17, 2019

Belt and Road Brings Chinese Finance to the Gulf

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
The Gulf is emerging as an important center in China's efforts to internationalize its currency and financial dealings.
The Rise of Islamic Finance on China’s Belt and Road
February 15, 2019

The Rise of Islamic Finance on China’s Belt and Road

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
The BRI in the Gulf has given rise to Chinese investment in developing the Islamic financial sector.

China in the Middle East: Testing the Waters, Linking the Lands
August 25, 2017

China in the Middle East: Testing the Waters, Linking the Lands

By Willem Oosterveld
As Beijing's interests in the Middle East expand, its attention to security and politics may need to expand as well.

What the Gulf States Think of 'One Belt, One Road'
May 24, 2017

What the Gulf States Think of 'One Belt, One Road'

By Giorgio Cafiero and Daniel Wagner
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman have mixed feelings about China's ambitious project.

China Showcases Military Hardware to Gulf States at 2015 Dubai Air Show
November 16, 2015

China Showcases Military Hardware to Gulf States at 2015 Dubai Air Show

By Benjamin David Baker
Chinese arms companies have some advantages in the regional arms trade competition, notably with their drones.
Exploring the China and Oman Relationship
May 10, 2014

Exploring the China and Oman Relationship

Although not widely reported, the two countries have burgeoning ties that go beyond oil.

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