"The United States should not underestimate China’s ability to achieve energy security within the next two decades."

China-Saudi Arabia ties are seeing more political-military cooperation, but oil continues to dominate.

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

China sends an envoy to Riyadh and Tehran to discuss the latest flare-up in tensions.

Despite the development of ties, the relationship remains largely founded on Iraqi oil and gas.

China is ready to capitalize on any sanctions relief that comes with a final Iran deal.

Instability in Iraq has serious implications for China, but does it have the ability to forge a proactive policy?

The crisis in Iraq again reveals the costs of China’s low military profile in the region.

Despite major interests in Iraq, China is unwilling to get involved in the current conflict.

At the China-Arab Cooperation Forum, Beijing will step up its involvement in the Middle East.

Although not widely reported, the two countries have burgeoning ties that go beyond oil.

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister and Crown Prince is in Beijing for meetings with Chinese leaders.

China's government is noting the effects of global warming. But leaving fossil fuels behind looks tough.