China in the Mashriq: New Best Friend

... policy on the basis of peaceful coexistence, typical of its approach. While Beijing refrains from directly declaring its intention to replace the United States, a more “traditional” partner for many countries in this region, the relations between the Mashriq nations and China have significantly strengthened over the past decade and have become even more intense in some aspects than the interaction with Washington. China prioritizes the Persian Gulf in its Middle East policy, investing in infrastructure and joint projects,...