China in the Gulf: Tried Its Best, You Know the Rest
... the Middle East, as this could damage its core interests, which remain centered on trade and economic cooperation, provoking new tensions with the United States. Yuliya Alekseeva: China in the Mashriq: New Best Friend As a key trading partner of the Gulf states, China has more than doubled its oil imports between 2010 and 2020. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait and the UAE act as key oil suppliers to the Middle Kingdom. Chinese companies are expanding their footprint in infrastructure and technology projects of the region. Chinese banks are providing funds for major projects,...