Xi Expands Diplomatic and Economic Influence in Middle East

President Xi Jinping's meetings with Arab leaders highlight China's growing role beyond trade, focusing on regional security and investment.

Xi will address the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum with leaders from Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, and Tunisia.
Discussions will cover trade, investment, and regional security amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
China's alignment with Arab nations on Palestine contrasts with US support for Israel.
China's recent diplomatic successes include brokering a Saudi-Iran accord and expanding investments in the region.
Gulf states balance relations with both China and the US, avoiding a binary Cold War scenario.