Algeria, China deepen cultural ties with opening of Confucius Institute Algeria this week inaugurated the institute, marking a major milestone in cultural and academic cooperation with China. Algeria
Saudi Arabia courts Chinese firms in mining investment drive Mining and Industry Minister Bandar Alkhorayef met with executives from more than 20 mining firms in Beijing on Thursday. Saudi Arabia
Newsletter: China-Middle East Beijing's soft power This week, Algeria inaugurated its first Confucius Institute. The region now boasts 27 of the facilities, a sign of China’s growing educational and cultural footprint. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Newsletter: Gulf Saudi Arabia deepens China industrial partnership Saudi Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef is leading a five-day mission to China this week, advancing cooperation on industrial manufacturing and critical minerals as Riyadh pursues its Vision 2030 goals. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Analysis As Israelis sour on China, Netanyahu provokes Beijing — but to what end? By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Newsletter: China-Middle East Why Morocco matters to Beijing By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Newsletter: China-Middle East How Beijing calculates risk in Qatar With major energy contracts and growing commercial ties at play, Beijing’s interests in Qatar give it reason to be wary of escalation. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
China calls on BRICS to boost multilateral trade as Iran, UAE eye closer ties The UAE’s and Egypt’s trade with BRICS members is on the rise, while Iran’s efforts to increase economic ties are complicated by sanctions. China
Newsletter: China-Middle East Turkey, Egypt vie for Chinese investment China used last weekend’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin to spotlight the bloc’s growing reach. From Egypt's and Turkey’s business deals with Beijing to Iran’s diplomatic maneuvering, the summit made clear that the region sits squarely within China’s orbit. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Xi in Beijing as China, Russia try to stall E3 sanctions Iran’s president met China's in Beijing after the SCO summit, which backed Iran’s against international sanctions and condemned US-Israeli strikes on the country earlier this summer. Iran
Egypt, Turkey ink investment deals with China on SCO Summit sidelines Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were in China for the two-day summit. Egypt
Analysis How India-China reset could ease competition over Middle East energy, trade Experts suggest the improved ties could allow both countries to pursue joint projects and strengthen their economic and strategic roles in the Middle East. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
At SCO summit in China, Iran seeks support ahead of UN sanctions China's SCO will bring together major world leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian, as Tehran seeks support amid mounting Western pressure. China
Turkey’s Erdogan to visit China for first time in five years for SCO summit The SCO summit comes as Ankara walks a tightrope between maintaining close ties with Washington and diversifying its foreign partnerships. Turkey
Analysis China walks tightrope on Iran as E3 trigger snapback sanctions With snapback sanctions now in motion, Beijing must decide how much risk it is willing to assume in standing by Tehran. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Egypt secures $220M from domestic, Gulf, Chinese investors for solar project Foreign investment from three countries comes at a pivotal time in Egypt’s recovery from its worst financial crisis in over six decades. Egypt
Newsletter: Business & Tech From oil to investment: Saudi in China Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih arrived in China on Sunday, heading a senior delegation of government officials and leading business figures during a multiday visit. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
In China, Saudi investment minister looks to build on $100B+ trade ties China is the kingdom’s largest trade partner, with bilateral trade between the two reaching roughly $107.5 billion in 2024. Saudi Arabia