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China in the Middle East
As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?
By Matthew Lee
China’s support for Russia will be a primary topic, along with war in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Navigating New Roads: China’s EV Giants and the GCC’s Economic Shift
By Zichong Ye
The growing presence of Chinese EV makers in Gulf countries indicates a convergence of interests.
China’s Influence in the Middle East and Its Limitations
By Dale Aluf
China’s formidable capabilities are tempered by equally formidable constraints.
The Iran Factor in the China-Taiwan-US Triangle
By Thiago de Aragao
China could seek to use Iran as a tool to push the United States farther and farther from Taiwan.
China in the Red Sea: Beijing’s Houthi Connection
By Barbara Kelemen
China’s response to the crisis in the Red Sea demonstrates both the existence and limitation of its relationship with the Houthis.
Trouble Among Neighbors: Iran, Pakistan, and China’s Offer of Mediation
By Eram Ashraf
China’s interest in mediating between Iran and Pakistan stemmed from both specific concerns and broader foreign policy shifts.
With Global Shipping on the Line, China Says It’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Tensions in the Red Sea
By Associated Press
A spokesperson said that China is “deeply concerned about the recent escalation of the Red Sea situation,” but did not mention the Houthis by name.
China’s Response to the Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea
By Mordechai Chaziza
A complex interplay of economic factors, limited military capabilities, and geopolitical dynamics shape China’s cautious response to the Red Sea crisis.
Understanding China’s Position on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
By Sercan Çalışkan
Beijing is contrasting its approach with Washington's in a bid to win favor from the Gulf states – while still treading cautiously.
Muslim-Majority Countries’ Complicity in the Uyghur Genocide
By Abdulhakim Idris
The Muslim world is quick to denounce Islamophobia in the West, but has been markedly silent of China’s attacks on Islam and Uyghur culture.
China and Saudi Arabia: A Partnership Under Pressure
By Duncan Bartlett
As war returns to the Middle East, what are the implications for the relationship between Saudi Arabia and China?
Is China a Friend? Time for Israel to Decide.
By Mordechai Chaziza
While it remains to be seen how the Israel-Hamas war unfolds, it has already shown the nature of the Sino-Israeli relationship and where China’s interests lie.