China in the Mashriq: New Best Friend

... to its geographical location even if there are more strategically “useful” partners in the Greater Middle East and in the Mashriq (for example, Syria and Iraq attract much more Chinese investment). The ports of Tripoli and Beirut may be more actively ... ... construction carried out by Chinese companies. On the one hand, this is a favorable situation for the states receiving China’s investments as Chinese companies often train local employees, improving their skills and providing them with jobs; and construction ...