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China in the Middle East

Can China’s ‘New Idea’ Work in the Middle East?
By Wang Jin
China's approach toward the region was on display at a recent security forum in Beijing.

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.

Why China’s PLA Will Not Replace the Americans in the Middle East
By Christopher K. Colley
Even in the event of an American withdrawal from the region, China is unlikely to fill this possible void.

China, Not Iran, Is the Power to Watch in Iraq
By Daniel J. Samet
Iraq joins the ranks of China's Belt and Road, a move that should have attracted far more attention.

China in the Middle East: Influence and Investment
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Lisa Blaydes.

China’s Growing “Green” Engagement in MENA
By Ossman Elnaggar
Across the region, China has made targeted and strategic investments in major renewable energy projects.

Economic Exchange Anchors China-Arab Ties
By Eleanor Albert
The China-Arab States Expo spotlights the growing economic relationship between China and the Middle East.

What Protests in Algeria and Sudan Mean for China
By Guy Burton
Given the historical and economic importance of Algeria and Sudan to China, Beijing will be watching the current protests carefully.

China’s Rise in the Middle East: Beyond Economics
By Nicholas Lyall
As China’s economic leadership grows, can it keep aloof from tangled regional politics and security issues?

China in the Middle East: Past, Present, and Future
By Nicholas Lyall
Tracing the recent history and trajectory of China’s presence in the Middle East.

China and the Middle East: Israel’s Strategic Stakes
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Sam Chester.

China and the Reconstruction of Syria
By Guy Burton
China is in a strong position to shape Syria’s post-war future. So far, it hasn’t done so.