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From Dialogue to Energy Deals - China Deepens Middle East Role...
31 Dec, 2025 09:02 129 min read
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent tour of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan reflects Beijing's long-term, pragmatic strategy to expand its influence in the Middle East without directly challenging U.S. dominance. China positions itself as a mediator focused on dialogue, economic cooperation, and stability—key to its energy security. By avoiding military intervention and emphasizing non-interference, China builds trust with regional governments and publics, gradually increasing its diplomatic and economic footprint. This approach, exemplified by its role in the 2023 Saudi-Iran reconciliation and its cautious stance during the Red Sea crisis, aims to secure China’s interests while shaping a multipolar regional order through sustained partnership rather than confrontation.... More