Looking East: The China-Gulf Initiative
Looking East: The China-Gulf Initiative explores the expanding and multifaceted relations between China and Gulf Arab states. The objective of this initiative, led by AGSIW Senior Resident Scholar Robert Mogielnicki, is to deepen understanding of evolving economic linkages as well as assess the associated political, diplomatic, security, cultural, and technological implications of stronger Chinese-Gulf ties.
Where Are China-Gulf Relations Headed in 2024?
On January 23, AGSIW hosted a discussion on China-Gulf relations.
Strong China-Gulf Energy Ties Spill Into Key Regional Issues
Energy cooperation is a central factor in not only China-Gulf economic relations but also the triangular – and often fraught – relationship among the United States, Gulf states, and China.
China-GCC FTA Negotiations and Prospects for Broader Economic Collaboration
On April 5, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the potential free trade agreement between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
China-Gulf Initiative: Evolving Chinese Demand for Gulf Energy and Geopolitical Implications
On September 15, as part of the China-Gulf Initiative, AGSIW hosted a discussion examining energy relations between China and the Gulf states.
Evolving Chinese Demand for Gulf Oil and Gas
China’s willingness to boost imports of discounted Russian crude oil reinforces why Gulf oil- and gas-producing states should strive for diversified energy partnerships.
Opportunities and Challenges for the UAE’s Chinese Expatriate Community in a New Era
Dubai is the new entrepôt of China into the Middle East and Africa.
Implementing the China-Iran Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Not So Fast
While long on aspiration and flourish, implementation of the comprehensive strategic partnership has seemed short on substance, highlighting China’s long-held strategy of viewing Tehran as an expendable piece in its chess match with Washington.
Feb 16, 2022
Growing China-Gulf Economic Relations Have Limits
Economic ties between China and the Gulf states are indeed growing but not necessarily in every direction nor at an infinitely accelerating pace.
China and the GCC: A Discussion of the “Routledge Handbook on China–Middle East Relations”
On March 8, AGSIW hosted a panel discussion on the China-Gulf relationship, based on the "Routledge Handbook on China–Middle East Relations."
