The deal involves port operations and crude oil transport, and strengthens China’s economic foothold in the Middle East, as Saudi Arabia commits to supplying a million barrels of oil daily for China’s oil-to-chemicals projects. These moves could reflect the uncertainty raised from unexpected nuclear talks and the hesitant approach of the Trump administration in prioritizing the Middle East. In the end, the rise of isolationism risks pushing Arab nations toward China, losing the opportunity of strengthening an alliance with Arab Countries, and emboldening the Islamic regime in Iran to advance its plans.
Author: BY FAEZEH ALAVI
Published at: 2025-05-04 22:15:07
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