This book examines China's relations with member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It highlights the depth of China's ties with the region bilaterally and multilaterally on a five-dimensional approach: political relations, trade relations, energy security, security cooperation, and cultural relations.
The book explores China's growing dependence on Central Asian energy and contrasts it with the United States' diminishing engagement in the region. It employs a five-dimensional framework to analyze Sino-Central Asian relations, focusing on political connections, trade relationships, cultural exchanges, security collaboration, and energy partnerships. This multifaceted approach offers insights into the evolving dynamics of this crucial geopolitical area.
Focusing on the intricate dynamics of Sino-Middle Eastern relations since World War II, the book explores China's extensive involvement through five key dimensions: energy security, trade, political ties, arms sales, and cultural exchanges. It emphasizes the region's strategic importance to China's national interests, including security and economic prosperity. The narrative highlights China's role in supporting Middle Eastern independence movements and establishing significant political partnerships, with bilateral trade projected to reach $500 billion by 2015.
This is a comprehensive work exploring Sino-North African relations based on a five-dimensional approach in terms of political relations, trade ties, cultural relations, security coordination, and energy cooperation. It is a quality addition to studies examining the increasing Chinese involvement in North Africa.