Al-Monitor: Iran official sacked as fears of China’s economic influence grow
While the comment infuriated the sitting government, to many it was an honest slip of the tongue about the extent of the crisis in Iran's... MORE
Al-Monitor: China’s MidEast push has limits
China appears to be pursuing a more proactive role in the Middle East with an emerging trend of diplomacy centered on partnerships.
Al-Monitor: China expands its influence in Horn of Africa, overlooks dispute over Nile dam
The agenda of the first African tour made by the newly appointed Chinese envoy to the Horn of Africa did not tackle the controversial GERD... MORE
Al-Monitor: Saudi Arabia partners with China’s Huawei on talent development
The US government has warned Middle Eastern states against doing business with the Chinese tech firm, which has been accused of intellectual theft and enabling... MORE
Al-Monitor: US warns Egypt to avoid Chinese companies on 5G connections
The U.S. State Department has warned the Egyptian government against using Chinese companies to establish its 5G network. U.S. and Chinese officials have in recent... MORE