China-Middle East relations

China is one of the few geopolitically prominent countries that has managed to maintain good relations with Israel, Palestine, and the wider Muslim world. 

Gulf states aren’t choosing China over the U.S., but rather weaning themselves away from overdependence on Washington by engaging with a variety of other partners.

Despite not qualifying for the festival of football, the country has left a deep impression on the tournament in Qatar.

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.

China remains a marginal player in the region's arms market, but its presence is steadily growing.

Wang Yi's six-country tour highlights the region's expanding importance for China.

Huawei and other Chinese firms continue to make rapid inroads among Gulf countries – despite the United States’ efforts.

CPEC will significantly enhance China’s capacity to expand her economic and strategic relations with energy-rich Middle Eastern countries.

Amid the staples of trade and investment, energy, and the BRI, China is exploring a new paradigm of relations with the region.

Tracing the recent history and trajectory of China’s presence in the Middle East.

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.

Some Chinese are celebrating Trump’s move, but the new sanctions pose economic and political risks for China.

China’s interests in the Middle East may lead Beijing to assume a military role in the affairs of Arab states.

Despite repudiating American foreign policy, China now borrows heavily from U.S.-style Middle Eastern diplomacy.

Despite its rising power, China should resist the temptation to become militarily involved in the Middle East.

Xi Jinping tries to deepen ties with Iran, while not alienating Saudi Arabia.

Efforts to mediate in the Syria conflict represent a departure from China’s traditionally cautious diplomacy.

The first "Arab Policy Paper" provides Beijing's official vision for China-Middle East relations.

A planned trip in 2015 was scuttled due to regional tensions. Will Xi's 2016 Middle East tour share the same fate?

With a new renminbi clearing center, Beijing takes an important step forward.

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Xi's planned trip to Saudi Arabia was scrapped, and even his visit to Pakistan faced complications.

Amid increasing violence, China pulls over 500 citizens out of Yemen.