China’s Rising Influence in the Middle East

China in the World by Carnegie China

Jun 14, 202301:00:51Government & Organizations

Although traditionally focused on economic engagement in the Middle East, in recent months China has indicated a greater willingness to engage in regional conflict mediation. The Saudi-Iran normalization agreement, broke...

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