Building off momentum from last year's China-Central Asia summit and the Belt and Road Forum, Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoev is looking to build stronger ties with China while discussing tourism, green energy cooperation, and the future of a key railway project.
Tit-for-tat attacks between Tehran and Islamabad have added another layer of conflict to a region that already threatens China's strategic plans and is jeopardizing billions of dollars in investments. Could China play the role of mediator between its two closest partners in the region?
Plus: Breaking down Taiwan’s election, the view from Central Asia on Taipei’s vote, Huawei’s 5G play in Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan’s growing foreign debt.
Is China Benefiting From Instability In The Middle East? – Analysis eurasiareview.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eurasiareview.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
From Gaza to Iran to problems in the Red Sea, Beijing is trying to capitalize off of growing crises and boost its influence in the Middle East, often at the expense of the United States. But the newfound instability in the region also comes with risks for China.