China’s economic engagement in the Middle East and North Africa (original) (raw)

This paper discusses China's increasing economic engagement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) since the 2003 US-Iraq war, highlighting the significance of energy demands in shaping its foreign policy. It examines China's evolution from a focus on energy trade to broader commercial relationships, including trade in goods and investments in infrastructure. The paper considers the implications of China's growing role for regional politics and the responses of established powers like the US and Europe.