CNA Insider – 28-3-2024
Over the last twenty years, China’s influence in the Middle East has grown substantially. China has major economic partnerships with Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and also Israel.
How is the war in Gaza impacting these investments? Can China be a peace mediator between Israel and Hamas? And how do the current events in the Middle East impact great power competition between the United States and China?
02:39 China’s position on the Palestinian issue
04:41 China’s economic relationship with Israel
07:48 Anger in the Global South at United States
11:02 Muslim leaders visit Beijing
13:57 International Court of Justice hearing
16:45 Houthi attacks and why China is not sending its navy
21:10 The economic costs of Houthi attacks
24:31 USA asks China to speak to Iran
26:00 Belt and Road alternative transport route
27:46 China’s relationship with Iran
31:22 Iran’s ties to Houthis and Hamas
34:14 A new Axis of Evil?
36:14 China- Saudi Arabian partnership
40:49 China brokers Saudi-Iran deal
41:21 Can China broker a deal in Gaza?
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