Saudi renewables firm ACWA Power eyes major China expansion: What to know

By 2030, ACWA Power aims to expand its global assets to around $250 billion, with China projected to contribute between $30 billion and $75 billion.

Saudi Arabia

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As Sisi avoids Washington visit, Egypt courts China's tech giant Huawei

Egypt — whose president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has visited Russia and China over the past five years but not Washington — is once again looking to China to boost its economy.

By Joyce Karam , Rosaleen Carroll

Huawei explores Egypt partnership as electricity minister visits China

Egypt's electricity and renewable energy minister met with a range of high-level officials and business leaders while on a visit to the Asian country over the past week.

Egypt

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What China stands to gain from Israel-Iran war

Commentators have framed the Israel-Iran war as a loss for China as it watched its partner Tehran absorb losses. But that interpretation overlooks the transactional nature of China-Iran ties.

By Joyce Karam

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional geopolitics, China in the Middle East

Iran defense chief visits China, first trip after war with Israel: What to know

While Iran and China maintain a deepening military and economic partnership, Beijing offered only rhetorical support during Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.

China

Turkey's Fidan holds call with China FM as Iran-Israel ceasefire reached

The two top diplomats also discussed bilateral ties as well as the situation in Gaza.

Turkey

Analysis

Looking East: How Iran is leveraging Asia ties to offset Western pressure

With sanctions still in place and nuclear talks stalled, Iran is using its SCO membership to forge economic and strategic ties across Central and South Asia.

By Sabena Siddiqui

In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran

Analysis

As US nuclear talks stall, Iran ups military planning, turns to China for missile fuel

Amid uncertainties in the recent US-Iran nuclear diplomacy, Tehran is gearing up for a showdown with Israel, reportedly rebuilding its missile capabilities and threatening Israel with a devastating response.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

China expands visa-free policy to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait

During a landmark summit in Malaysia, China announced an exemption for nationals from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait from the need for entry visas.

China

Gulf states court China, ASEAN at landmark Malaysia summit: What to know

The Gulf Cooperation Council’s summit with the Southeast Asia bloc was expanded to include China, bringing the emir of Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat to Malaysia.

Qatar

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Meet Iran's new ambassador to China

This week, the Islamic Republic announced the appointment of Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli as its new ambassador to Beijing. Who is Fazli? What does the appointment mean for the Iran-China relationship?

By Joyce Karam

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional geopolitics, China in the Middle East

Who is Iran’s new ambassador to China?

Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli served in various capacities during both administrations of President Hassan Rouhani in a career marred with the brutal crackdown against the 2019 protests.

Iran