China expands auto investment in Egypt with $1B Suez tire plant Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the project aligned with his country’s strategy to localize the automotive industry and manufacturing supply chains. Egypt
China envoy, Syria FM meet as Uyghur militant concerns slow reconstruction ties China and Syria remain at an impasse as Beijing remains wary of Uyghur militants’ integration into Syrian forces, while Syria, wary of alienating fighters who helped secure its recent military victories, seeks a compromise that won’t undermine the new government’s stability. Syria
Analysis As Kuwait modernizes military, will China rival US as key defense partner? Kuwait and China are finalizing a joint ammunition factory as the Gulf state maintains its longstanding US security alliance. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
China's oil imports fall 5.4% as Iranian flows recede from June highs US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran’s economy, clamping down on its oil sector, a critical component of the state budget. Iran
Interview Growing Chinese competition in Mideast car market 'key challenge,' Ford says Ravi Ravichandran President of Ford Middle East and North Africa
Analysis Can Turkey become BYD’s back door to Europe as China reroutes EV strategy? Chinese electric car company BYD’s accelerating plans in Turkey may mark a turning point in its push into Europe as competition with Tesla shifts gears. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
UAE’s AD Ports Group opens first China office: What to know UAE-China trade relations are on the rise amid persistent US scrutiny over sensitive technology. United Arab Emirates
Newsletter: China-Middle East How US exit from UNESCO helps China China is poised to expand its influence within UNESCO and the broader UN as the Trump administration once again retreats from the agency. By Joyce Karam , Rosaleen Carroll
Iran, Russia launch naval drills ahead of trilateral nuclear talks with China Naval forces from Iran and Russia begin joint military drills in the Caspian Sea, reflecting deepening ties between the two countries that come just weeks after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel and the collapse of nuclear talks with the United States. Iran
Saudi Arabia's Diriyah awards Chinese firm $1.53B contract: What to know Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company has awarded a major contract to China Harbour Engineering Company for the development of a Vision 2030 project. China
Iran's Araghchi doubles down on China, Russia ties at Shanghai meeting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi seized the opportunity at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China to denounce Israeli and US attacks on Iran, rally diplomatic support against sanctions and warn of regional instability should the fragile ceasefire collapse. Iran
Iran’s Araghchi to meet China, Russia FMs at Shanghai Cooperation meeting Iran is seeking to deepen economic ties with the China-led bloc amid US sanctions and the aftermath of last month's war with Israel. Iran
Egypt banks on Beijing as premier visit seals yuan, payment deals The deals were announced during the visit by a senior Chinese delegation led by the country’s premier to Cairo this week. China
Newsletter: China-Middle East Why rearming Iran is risky gambit for China — for now By Joyce Karam In Washington, DC, reporting on regional geopolitics, China in the Middle East
Oman launches $200M clean energy fund with China’s Templewater China, a major clean energy player in its own right, already has multiple investments in the sector in Oman, particularly in solar and wind. Oman
China’s premier makes first visit to Egypt as ties grow: What we know Egypt and China have significantly deepened their ties in recent years across various sectors such as trade, defense, technology and the economy. Egypt
Analysis Can China and Russia fill Iran's defense vacuum after 12-day war? With its air defenses shattered by Israeli strikes in the recent war, Iran is scrambling to rebuild amid growing public doubt over the reliability of its "strategic alliances." By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics