China has sought to deepen its investments and influence in the Middle East over the years, which has raised the expectations of its regional diplomacy to “sky high” levels, says Figueroa. But while Beijing touted brokering a historic truce between Saudi Arabia and Iran in 2023, the task before it now is much taller.Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, said China is “ready to play a
Published on June 21, 2025 00:14