China is in a strong position to shape Syria’s post-war future. So far, it hasn’t done so.

China is making inroads into the Middle East -- and being welcomed with open arms.

The UAE's enthusiastic welcome of Xi came alongside new deals.

Can China's efforts survive scrutiny and politics?

Insights from Alex Pevzner.

The United States and China stand to lose if they pursue independent policies with Jordan and the broader Middle East.

Despite a chill between Qatar and other GCC members, China pushes to expand counterterrorism cooperation.

Beijing has made a smart move, dropping its UNESCO leadership bid to back Egypt at a "critical juncture."

While Beijing’s opposition to separatist movements remains solid, it could nonetheless benefit from the secession of Iraqi Kurdistan.

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

What's new in Beijing’s latest proposal and what does it tell us about China's views and intentions concerning the region?

China's interest in preserving stability is leading it to back the Saudi-aligned Hadi government.

Insights from Yitzhak Shichor.

Insights from Tiberio Graziani.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman have mixed feelings about China's ambitious project.

USILK, which provides Arabic-language Chinese programming, is just the latest move in China's media expansion.