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
Erdogan meets Xi, praises Turkey’s ties with China-led SCO bloc The Turkish president reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the China-led bloc. Turkey
