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China-Iraq Relations
March 22, 2023
China’s Expanding Influence in Iraq
By Sercan Çalışkan
Iraq’s geostrategic location and oil resources make it a crucial point in China’s Belt and Road Initiatives.
December 23, 2020
A Quantum Leap Forward: Chinese Influence Grows in Iraq’s Oil Market
By Sophie Zinser
A Chinese company is nearing a multibillion-dollar deal with Iraq's state-run oil marketing company.
October 30, 2019
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.
October 05, 2017
China in the Middle East: The Iraqi Kurdish Question
By Samuel Ramani
While Beijing’s opposition to separatist movements remains solid, it could nonetheless benefit from the secession of Iraqi Kurdistan.
December 23, 2015
China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the development of ties, the relationship remains largely founded on Iraqi oil and gas.
June 17, 2015
China Stays Coy on Fighting Islamic State
By Shannon Tiezzi
Strangely, Chinese reports of meetings with Iraq's foreign minister made no mention of IS.
September 16, 2014
It's Still a Good Idea for China to Send Troops to Fight ISIS
By Dingding Chen
Beijing has more to gain than to lose by intervening against ISIS in Iraq.
September 12, 2014
China Should Send Troops to Fight ISIS
By Dingding Chen
Fighting ISIS has multiple benefits for China; Beijing should seize on this rare opportunity.
August 26, 2014
China May Regret ‘Free Riding’ in Iraq
By Simone van Nieuwenhuizen
"Unless China invests in counter-terrorism operations internationally, it will face the consequences domestically."
August 15, 2014
Can China Stomach an Independent Kurdistan?
By Ankit Panda
Beijing may have to make some tough choices when it comes to Kurdish independence.
August 09, 2014
US Airstrikes in Iraq: A Win-Win Situation for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is pessimistic that airstrikes will help, but stands to benefit if U.S. intervention stabilizes Iraq.
July 11, 2014
Chinese Envoy Visits Iraq
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's special envoy to the Middle East met with Maliki and others in Baghdad this week.
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