Israel-Hamas war upends China’s ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas war upends China’s ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In June, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the Palestinian president in Beijing and invited the Israeli prime minister for an official state visit. China’s stated neutrality on the war has upset Israel, but Beijing may gain in the long run by forging closer ties with Arab countries, experts said. “For a while at least, Beijing’s Middle East policy is paralyzed by the war,” said Shi Yinhong, professor of international relations at Beijing-based Renmin University of China. Zhai also called Israeli officials to say China “has no selfish interests on the Palestinian issue but has always stood on the side of peace, on the side of fairness and justice.” He said that “China is willing to work with the international community to promote peace and encourage talks.” Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, came out more strongly for the Palestinians, saying “the crux of the matter is that justice has not been done to the Palestinian people.” “This conflict once again proved in an extremely tragic manner that the way to solve the Palestinian issue lies in resuming genuine peace talks as soon as possible and realizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian nation,” Wang said during a call with an adviser to the Brazilian president. “The problem, I think, the biggest one we have, is that China, instead of being the responsible major power that it claims to be, it is exploiting this conflict for geopolitical benefits.” He said China was looking to win the support of Arab countries on contentious issues such as Beijing’s treatment of the Muslim ethnic Uyghurs in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.

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Chinese and other diplomats call for immediate Gaza ceasefire
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinese and other diplomats call for immediate Gaza ceasefire

China Daily  

By ZHAO JIA | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-06 19:17 Palestinian children walk on the rubble in Gaza City, Nov 28, 2024. Noting the Palestinian question has always been the core issue in the Middle East, he said China supports Arab countries to strengthen unity on the Palestinian question, and is ready to keep enhancing coordination and cooperation with Arab countries …

Xi calls for bringing question of Palestine back to right track
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Xi calls for bringing question of Palestine back to right track

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping reiterated on Tuesday China's commitment to working with the international community to end the war, stop the killing and bring the question of Palestine back to the right track of the two-state solution to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement at an early date. Xi made the remarks in a message sent to a UN meeting …

The key to ending conflict lies with the US: China Daily editorial
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The key to ending conflict lies with the US: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

For the umpteenth time those who have been counting on the United States to play a competent peace-broker's role in the Middle East have been disappointed, because US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to the region last week not only failed to defuse the situation there but also prompted Israel Defense Forces to launch "precise and targeted" air strikes …

China's Diplomatic Efforts to End the Gaza Crisis: A Path to Peace
2 months, 1 week ago

China's Diplomatic Efforts to End the Gaza Crisis: A Path to Peace

China Daily  

China urges both Israel and Iran to exercise caution and avoid further escalating the conflict in the Middle East. The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls both the Israeli and Iranian foreign ministers over the phone and asks them to prevent the situation from spiraling into a vicious circle where violence begets more violence.

Genuine effort to bring peace to Gaza: China Daily editorial
2 months, 1 week ago

Genuine effort to bring peace to Gaza: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a demonstration of true statesmanship and genuine effort to help end the Gaza crisis, Foreign Minister Wang Yi called both the Israeli and Iranian foreign ministers over the phone on Monday, asking the two sides to exercise caution and avoid further escalating the conflict. And yet Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz urged China to adopt "a balanced and fair …

China calls for de-escalation and effective global efforts in Gaza
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China calls for de-escalation and effective global efforts in Gaza

China Daily  

By WANG QINGYUN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-10-08 20:23 A child stands by the window of a war-damaged building in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, Oct 7, 2024. Beijing has voiced its deep concerns about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and a more effective international peace conference as the conflict entered a …

China calls for de-escalation and effective global efforts in Gaza
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China calls for de-escalation and effective global efforts in Gaza

China Daily  

By WANG QINGYUN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-10-08 20:23 A child stands by the window of a war-damaged building in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, Oct 7, 2024. Beijing has voiced its deep concerns about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and a more effective international peace conference as the conflict entered a …

Fueling antagonism only intensifies spiral of violence in the Middle East: China Daily editorial
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fueling antagonism only intensifies spiral of violence in the Middle East: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

After the Oct 7 Hamas attacks on Israel last year, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eliminate the threat of terrorism. As Israeli military operations crossed the one-year mark on Monday, there is no sign of the cross fire between the Israel Defense Forces and its regional foes nearing an end. The more Netanyahu sticks to his guns, the greater …

China urges world powers to prevent Middle East situation 'deteriorating'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China urges world powers to prevent Middle East situation 'deteriorating'

The Hindu  

China urged world powers on Wednesday to prevent the situation in the Middle East from "further deteriorating" following the latest escalation in the region. "The Chinese side calls on the international community, especially major influential powers, to truly play a constructive role and prevent the situation from further deteriorating," a Foreign Ministry spokesman said in a statement. "The Chinese side …

Chinese envoy urges Israel to abandon illusion of complete military victory
3 months ago

Chinese envoy urges Israel to abandon illusion of complete military victory

China Daily  

UNITED NATIONS -- A Chinese envoy on Thursday urged Israel to abandon its reliance on the use of force and the illusion of seeking a complete military victory in Gaza and cease infringements on Lebanon's sovereignty and security. At the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent …

Chinese envoy urges Israel to immediately end unlawful presence in occupied Palestinian territory
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese envoy urges Israel to immediately end unlawful presence in occupied Palestinian territory

China Daily  

Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, speaks during the UN General Assembly emergency special session on the Palestinian question, at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept 17, 2024. UNITED NATIONS -- Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday urged Israel to heed the strong call of the international community by immediately ending …

Right alternative
4 months, 1 week ago

Right alternative

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY China and the Global South are striving to create the conditions to bring about peace in the Middle East and Ukraine Looking around the world it seems that conflicts of all sorts are on the rise. China's initiative is a step in the right direction, and its ongoing support could play a crucial role in promoting Palestinian …

Middle East turmoil calls for concerted efforts: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Middle East turmoil calls for concerted efforts: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Palestinians make their way as they return to the eastern side of Khan Younis after Israeli forces pulled out from the area following a raid, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip July 30, 2024. Just weeks back, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh sent representatives to Beijing to join 13 other political Palestinian factions for discussions …

Worries that situation in Middle East is on the brink of spiraling out of control not unfounded: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Worries that situation in Middle East is on the brink of spiraling out of control not unfounded: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Palestinians make their way as they return to the eastern side of Khan Younis after Israeli forces pulled out from the area following a raid, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip July 30, 2024. In a routine news conference, responding to a question about the killing of Hamas' top political leader Ismail Haniyeh in …

Eye on the Middle East | Between Israel, Palestine, and the US – three divergent views on conflict resolution
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Eye on the Middle East | Between Israel, Palestine, and the US – three divergent views on conflict resolution

Hindustan Times  

On July 23, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi stood between Mahmoud al-Aloul of Fatah and Mousa Abu Marzouk of Hamas and announced the signing of the ‘Beijing Declaration’ – a reconciliation agreement between both groups and part of a commitment by 14 Palestinian political factions for a post-war national unity government. Palestinian unity and the binding agent Palestine’s two most …

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister’s visit, China shows its rising influence
4 months, 4 weeks ago

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister’s visit, China shows its rising influence

Associated Press  

In consecutive days this week, China brokered a deal between rival Palestinian factions and hosted Ukraine’s foreign minister at a moment when pressure is mounting on the country to negotiate an end to the grinding war there. “It’s a recognition — one much sought after by Beijing — that China has international influence and could play a role in improving …

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence
4 months, 4 weeks ago

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s a recognition — one much …

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East
5 months ago

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: At the invitation of China, senior representatives from 14 Palestinian factions convened for reconciliation talks in Beijing from July 21 to 23, culminating in the signing of the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity. Excerpts below: In recent years, China's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East have garnered significant attention and …

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East
5 months ago

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East

China Daily  

The Beijing Declaration marks a pivotal moment in Palestinian politics and Middle Eastern diplomacy. Unlike the West, which has long practiced divide-and-rule policies and labeled certain Palestinian factions as terrorist organizations to stymie unity, China seeks genuine peace. Innovative Security Perspectives: China's involvement is underpinned by a holistic approach to national security and Global Security Initiative, positioning itself as an …

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East
5 months ago

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: At the invitation of China, senior representatives from 14 Palestinian factions convened for reconciliation talks in Beijing from July 21 to 23, culminating in the signing of the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity. Excerpts below: In recent years, China's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East have garnered significant attention and …

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East
5 months ago

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East

China Daily  

The Beijing Declaration marks a pivotal moment in Palestinian politics and Middle Eastern diplomacy. Unlike the West, which has long practiced divide-and-rule policies and labeled certain Palestinian factions as terrorist organizations to stymie unity, China seeks genuine peace. Innovative Security Perspectives: China's involvement is underpinned by a holistic approach to national security and Global Security Initiative, positioning itself as an …

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East
5 months ago

China heralds new dawn of hope in the Middle East

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: At the invitation of China, senior representatives from 14 Palestinian factions convened for reconciliation talks in Beijing from July 21 to 23, culminating in the signing of the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity. Excerpts below: In recent years, China's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East have garnered significant attention and …

China acting responsibly in hosting reconciliation talks: China Daily editorial
5 months ago

China acting responsibly in hosting reconciliation talks: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

As Israel's military operations in Gaza, most recently the town of Rafah, intensify global humanitarian concerns over civilian casualties, the issue of Palestinian statehood is back in the spotlight. By hosting a fresh round of interfactional talks among Palestine's major political actors, Beijing is taking a proactive step to push for Palestinian national reconciliation, and ultimately Palestinian statehood. The second …

China wants a bigger role in the Middle East. But not too big.
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China wants a bigger role in the Middle East. But not too big.

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—China sought to pitch itself as a friendlier global power to governments in the Middle East this week. “In this turbulent world, peaceful relations come from mutual respect, and lasting security is built on fairness and justice," Xi said, restating China’s support for an international peace conference to end the war in Gaza and the establishment of an independent Palestinian …

China's Xi calls for Palestinian statehood, pledges more Gaza aid in summit with Arab states
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Xi calls for Palestinian statehood, pledges more Gaza aid in summit with Arab states

India TV News  

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday reiterated calls for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and promised more humanitarian aid for people in Gaza as he opened a summit with leaders of Arab states in Beijing on Thursday. “Since last October, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has escalated drastically, throwing people into tremendous suffering,” Xi said in a speech opening …

China, Arab countries to seek end of Gaza conflict
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China, Arab countries to seek end of Gaza conflict

China Daily  

By Mo Jingxi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-05-28 07:16 A child walks past a debris in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, May 22, 2024. Noting that the raging conflict in the Gaza Strip has killed or wounded more than 100,000 civilians, Vice-Foreign Minister Deng Li said on Monday that the Chinese and Arab foreign ministers will have …

Won’t agree to Hamas demand to end war completely: Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Won’t agree to Hamas demand to end war completely: Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Hindustan Times  

Israel is prepared to temporarily halt the war in Gaza to gain the release of the hostages held there, but won’t agree to the Hamas demand to end the war completely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “We are not ready to accept a situation in which the Hamas battalions come out of their bunkers, take control of Gaza again, rebuild …

US people know well what's going on: China Daily editorial
8 months ago

US people know well what's going on: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Demonstrators protest outside Columbia University's main entrance in solidarity with the protests happening on campus in support of Palestinians, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, US, April 24, 2024. Washington's veto of the State of Palestine's membership in the United Nations and the US lawmakers' approval of new military aid …

Calming tensions in the Middle East
8 months, 1 week ago

Calming tensions in the Middle East

China Daily  

An Israeli anti-missile system intercepts drones and missiles launched by Iran, as seen on Sunday from Ashkelon, Israel. Amir Cohen / REUTERS Within hours of Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel on Sunday, China initiated intensive diplomatic mediation efforts involving Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel, seeking to use its balanced relations with these countries to calm the situation in …

China, a ‘want-to-be’ superpower
8 months, 4 weeks ago

China, a ‘want-to-be’ superpower

The Hindu  

The first anniversary of the China-brokered détente between Saudi Arabia and Iran in March 2023 passed without much fanfare. However, in China’s state-controlled media, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s success in bringing together Riyadh and Tehran was highlighted as an institutional Chinese position to promote peace. In a glowing piece on the anniversary which quoted regional analysts who underscored a sense …

China offers a better future to the world
9 months, 2 weeks ago

China offers a better future to the world

China Daily  

A view of Beijing's CBD area. China has replaced both the US and Europe as the dominant economic power and investment engine, generating economic growth across Africa and Latin America while its Belt and Road Initiative continues to build lasting, massive new infrastructure to help promote growth and prosperity across Asia. In the Middle East, we see an even more …

Colloquium discusses geopolitical implications of Israel-Hamas war
11 months, 1 week ago

Colloquium discusses geopolitical implications of Israel-Hamas war

The Hindu  

At ‘Palestine: Endless Occupation, Permanent Crisis’, a colloquium organised by the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai on Sunday, a retired diplomat, an academic and a retired Air Force officer discussed the geopolitical implications of the Israel-Hamas war. When one talks about Palestinians, “there is a de facto separation” which exists on the ground today, he contended, and asked: “If …

Israel, China and migration: Key takeaways from the US Republican debate
1 year ago

Israel, China and migration: Key takeaways from the US Republican debate

Al Jazeera  

Four candidates spar at a debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama — the final one of the year, six weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses. It’s no mystery why the establishment is propping up @NikkiHaley & why her Super PAC puppet masters are now bidding for her services again: + Her family income *tripled* in her first 5 years after her first …

Top US and Chinese diplomats agree to build on recent progress in ties
1 year ago

Top US and Chinese diplomats agree to build on recent progress in ties

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The top U.S. and Chinese diplomats agreed Wednesday to keep building on recent progress in bilateral ties and work together to keep the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza from spreading. Both Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken referred in a telephone call to last month’s closely watched meeting between the two countries’ leaders …

Israel-Hamas war: 10 major updates today
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Hamas war: 10 major updates today

Live Mint  

Let’s take a look at 10 major updates on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Cabinet's vote Israel has decided to support a plan that calls for the release of 50 women and children taken captive by Palestinian Hamas militants in exchange for a five-day ceasefire in hostilities, according to the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Onslaught on Hamas Israeli Prime …

Explained | What is China's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict and what does it want?
1 year, 1 month ago

Explained | What is China's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict and what does it want?

India TV News  

China recently hosted a delegation of leaders from Arab and Islamic countries in Beijing, where its top diplomat Wang Yi called on the international community to act urgently and take effective measures to stop the devastating Israel-Hamas war amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. The latest remarks raise an interesting point in China's changing stance on the decades-long conflict between Israel …

Vantage | How China is using this war to deepen influence in West Asia
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | How China is using this war to deepen influence in West Asia

Firstpost  

In a significant development, China has officially entered the Gaza conflict, hosting a crucial meeting with major regional players from West Asia. China’s call for ceasefire and broader ambitions China is not merely seeking an end to the Israel-Hamas war; it is leveraging the situation to deepen its influence in West Asia and challenge US dominance in the region. Arab …

China calls for 'urgent action' in Israel-Hamas war during meeting with leaders of Arab, Muslim nations
1 year, 1 month ago

China calls for 'urgent action' in Israel-Hamas war during meeting with leaders of Arab, Muslim nations

India TV News  

During a meeting with his counterparts from Arab and Muslim-majority countries, China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday called on the international community to 'act urgently' and take effective measures to stop the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The Chinese Foreign Minister also told the delegation that Israel must stop the collective punishment of the people of …

China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s top diplomat welcomed four Arab foreign ministers and the Indonesian one to Beijing on Monday, saying his country would work with “our brothers and sisters” in the Arab and Islamic world to try to end the war in Gaza as soon as possible. The ministerial committee stressed Monday the need for an immediate stop to “military escalation” …

China-Middle East summit told ‘Israel seeks to end Palestinians’ presence’
1 year, 1 month ago

China-Middle East summit told ‘Israel seeks to end Palestinians’ presence’

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki’s comments come at a Beijing meeting seeking solutions to end the war. Israel seeks to end the Palestinian people’s presence on their “historical land,” Palestine’s foreign minister has said. The Palestinian Authority’s Malki accused Israel of seeking to “bring to an end the Palestinian people’s presence on what remains of its historical land,” AFP reports. …

China to host top diplomats from Palestinian Authority, Muslim countries on Monday
1 year, 1 month ago

China to host top diplomats from Palestinian Authority, Muslim countries on Monday

Firstpost  

Officials will include the foreign ministers of the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Indonesia, as well as the secretary-general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Top foreign policy officials from the Palestinian Authority and four Muslim-majority countries will visit China on Monday and Tuesday, Beijing announced Sunday. Officials will include the foreign ministers of …

Israel-Hamas war: How is China juggling Israeli economic ties with its pro-Palestine stance
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Hamas war: How is China juggling Israeli economic ties with its pro-Palestine stance

The Hindu  

The story so far: Commenting on Beijing’s stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on October 24, stated that Tel Aviv had a right to self-defence against Hamas. Previously, Beijing had termed Israel’s actions as “beyond the scope of self-defence,” as Tel Aviv ordered one million residents of northern Gaza to evacuate within 24 hours ahead …

Biden likely to discuss Ukraine and Israel wars with Xi Jinping
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden likely to discuss Ukraine and Israel wars with Xi Jinping

Deccan Chronicle  

San Francisco: As US President Joe Biden prepares for a rare summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas set the stage for high-stakes discussions, CNN reported on Tuesday. Even as he applies pressure on Xi, Biden's own ability to shape the wars in the Middle East and Europe is being tested, …

In the Israel-Hamas war, China sees opportunity to gain ground on the U.S.
1 year, 1 month ago

In the Israel-Hamas war, China sees opportunity to gain ground on the U.S.

LA Times  

As the Israel-Hamas war has unleashed a growing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and roiled global politics, one superpower has claimed neutrality: China has called on both sides to exercise restraint and for the international community to expedite a two-state solution — distant goals in this fraught moment. Experts said China’s aim is clear: It views the Israel-Hamas war …

Israel-Hamas war crowds crisis-heavy global agenda as Blinken, G-7 foreign ministers meet in Japan
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Hamas war crowds crisis-heavy global agenda as Blinken, G-7 foreign ministers meet in Japan

The Hindu  

Fresh from a tour of the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken shifted his intense diplomacy on the Israel-Hamas war to Asia on Tuesday, as he and his counterparts from the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies began two days of talks in Japan. “Even as we are intensely focused on the crisis in Gaza, we’re also very …

Column: China has a role in making the whole world talk about Israel
1 year, 1 month ago

Column: China has a role in making the whole world talk about Israel

LA Times  

Increased antisemitism on TikTok has reignited calls for banning the Chinese-owned platform in the U.S. While the whole world is talking about Israel, let’s take a moment to talk about China. After meeting with Xi last June, Mahmoud Abbas, now in the 18th year of his four-year term as the Palestinian Authority president in the West Bank, assured the world …

China takes cautious approach to diplomacy over Israel-Gaza war
1 year, 1 month ago

China takes cautious approach to diplomacy over Israel-Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

As Western leaders rush to the Middle East, Beijing has taken a more low key stance to the deepening conflict. A Chinese embassy spokesperson in July expressed confidence that Beijing was ready to play a positive role in promoting peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, amid hopes the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia would spur a “wave of …

Will the Israel-Hamas war upend China’s Middle East ambitions?
1 year, 1 month ago

Will the Israel-Hamas war upend China’s Middle East ambitions?

Al Jazeera  

The war threatens to thwart Beijing’s hopes of emerging as a key mediator and alternative to the US in the region, say analysts. Less than six months later, Israel’s war on Gaza after the October 7 Hamas attacks on southern Israel is posing a challenge to Beijing’s ambitions as a major player in the Middle East, say analysts. Critics have …

Beyond the Lines | A long gaze at Gaza: Can mediators restore peace?
1 year, 2 months ago

Beyond the Lines | A long gaze at Gaza: Can mediators restore peace?

Firstpost  

In the Middle East, the American influence has been dented in recent times by China’s role in midwifing the Saudi-Iran rapprochement deal. The dilemma of America In the Middle East, the American influence has been dented in recent times by China’s role in midwifing the Saudi-Iran rapprochement deal. America’s ability to douse political conflagrations will be severely tested in the …

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