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Given the complete mess Washington has made in the region over decades, maybe even Israel will find value in greater Chinese engagement.
Arab-China Business Conference was not only about making deals, but also enhancing better understanding of each other’s culture, political systems, and economic and investment environments.
A growing number of countries are diversifying their purchases of weapons, with many turning to China and willing to settle payments in the Chinese currency.
Fast-changing Saudi Arabia is eager for foreign capital, including from Hong Kong. The city should now reach out to its citizens in the Middle East who have the connections and know-how to build trust and spur investments.
- Beijing steps up diplomatic engagement with flurry of calls for ceasefire and peace talks based on two-state solution
- China’s envoy for the Middle East has also spoken to senior Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials in recent days
Nicholas Burns speaks highly of recent high-level engagement and says Washington hopes to continue to stabilise ties with ‘greatest rival’. However he says US is disappointed by China’s response to Israel-Hamas conflict.
While many European countries restricted access, the city did not require permits and became known as a ‘modern-day Noah’s Ark’.
Along with providing humanitarian aid, Beijing says it wants to play ‘constructive role in promoting a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine’.
Special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun reiterates China’s position for two-state solution and concern about civilian casualties to Osama Khedr, assistant minister of the Palestine department in Egypt’s foreign ministry, by phone on Tuesday.
Beijing’s response disappointed Israel, which hoped for a fuller condemnation of attacks on civilians, and this may impact economic ties in future.
Tackling the hostage crisis following the Hamas attack on Israel would be a good move as China seeks a bigger role in the Middle East, aided by good channels of communication with major players.
Chinese telecoms giant is turning to the Middle East to promote its 5G technology amid increased regulatory scrutiny in Europe on national security grounds.
Blue Sword-2023 focuses on overseas maritime counterterrorism operations and comprises basic training, professional training and comprehensive exercises.
The governor also encouraged Chinese banks to grow and expand in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the importance of foreign investment and fintech-driven financial inclusion in promoting Saudi Vision 2030.
Beijing is trying to maintain its long-established position and has called for restraint after more than 1,000 people on both sides died in the latest violence
Family Instagram post shows 25-year-old pleading for her life as she is taken away on a motorcycle from outdoor music festival near Gaza border.
‘World can accommodate China and the US in their respective development’, Xi tells team led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer during Monday’s meeting.
China is ‘deeply concerned about the escalation of tension and violence in Palestine and Israel’, foreign ministry says in ceasefire call.
‘The Hong Kong government and its promotion of the city in the United Arab Emirates definitely helped’ land the deal, Unity chairman says.
The event involved representatives from more than 60 countries and hundreds of Chinese and foreign companies.
Assad is in Hangzhou for the opening of the event as part of his first visit to China since the start of the Syrian civil war.
As Syria’s Bashar al-Assad visits Beijing for first time since start of civil war, observers say economic crisis and political reconciliation will top agenda in talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as China seeks bigger role in Middle East.
Saudi Arabia is the latest country to mandate Chinese language education in schools as the region embraces Beijing links.
The governments of Dubai and Hong Kong have signed an agreement to establish an economic corridor in partnership between the two cities to promote cross border trading, family offices, fintech and green finance, according to a statement issued by the Middle East government on Thursday.
Hong Kong’s strong capital markets are attractive for Middle Eastern companies seeking to raise funds, but investor education is required for a better understanding of the Gulf region’s cultural and religious traditions, according to a panel discussion held on Thursday.
Vision 2030 aims to diversify Saudi Arabia’s oil-dependent economy by injecting 27 trillion riyals through public spending and investments in dozens of programmes and projects over the next decade.
Mubadala is the second-biggest state fund in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Bank of China (BOC), one of China’s four biggest state-owned banks, opened its branch in Riyadh on Tuesday amid growing economic activity between China and Saudi Arabia.
Summit focus on Middle East part of drive to create stronger relationships with region and Southeast Asia, both included in China’s plan to grow global trade.
Addition of Middle Eastern, African countries reflects Beijing’s influence, but regional rivalries could make it hard for group to reach agreementon some issues.
Consul General Xu Wei takes office eight months after opening of new mission in strategically important port on the Strait of Hormuz.
‘Iran is unwaveringly determined to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership with China,’ Ebrahim Raisi says.
The ‘strategic’ nature of China’s massive consumer market is seen boding well for bilateral relations in Gulf states, but some analysts wonder if Middle East capital can replace Western investments in China.
