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Xi Jinping in the Middle East

July 26, 2016
The Future of China's Diplomacy in the Middle East
By Xue Li and Zheng Yuwen
Despite its rising power, China should resist the temptation to become militarily involved in the Middle East.

January 26, 2016
China's Balancing Act in Iran
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping tries to deepen ties with Iran, while not alienating Saudi Arabia.

January 25, 2016
China’s New Era of Diplomacy: Engaging in Syria
By Moritz Rudolf
Efforts to mediate in the Syria conflict represent a departure from China’s traditionally cautious diplomacy.

January 22, 2016
Xi’s Visit Cements Egypt’s Place on the ‘Belt and Road’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping envisions Egypt as a hub for China's Belt and Road initiative.

January 21, 2016
The Elephant in the Room During Xi's Trip to Saudi Arabia: Iran
By Shannon Tiezzi
By keeping a tight focus on bilateral ties, China hoped to avoid upsetting Iran during Xi's first trip to Saudi Arabia.

January 09, 2016
Is China's President About to Make His First Trip to the Middle East?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A planned trip in 2015 was scuttled due to regional tensions. Will Xi's 2016 Middle East tour share the same fate?
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