2020 marks the 30th anniversary of China-Saudi Arabia diplomatic relations,and over this time the relationship has evolved from one of marginal significance to a comprehensive strategic partnership.As China’s role in...2020 marks the 30th anniversary of China-Saudi Arabia diplomatic relations,and over this time the relationship has evolved from one of marginal significance to a comprehensive strategic partnership.As China’s role in the Middle East expands,the partnership with Saudi Arabia will increase in importance.This article analyses the bilateral relationship by using the ‘1+2+3’cooperation pattern as a framework.Introduced during the 2014 China-Arab States Cooperation Forum,this pattern articulates the cooperation priorities Beijing will focus on while engaging with Arab states:energy,trade and investment,infrastructure,nuclear energy,space satellite,and renewable energy.By analysing levels of China-Saudi cooperation through the‘1+2+3’we can determine the relative success of the initiative,anticipate the near-term trajectory of the bilateral relationship,and develop a framework for measuring China’s relations with other key states in the Middle East.展开更多
In recent years,the trade volume between China and six GCC countries has risen substantially,and with these commercial relations,China has become a major economic partner for the GCC.This article analyzes the economic...In recent years,the trade volume between China and six GCC countries has risen substantially,and with these commercial relations,China has become a major economic partner for the GCC.This article analyzes the economics of China-GCC economic interdependence.It begins with an analysis of the features of the political economic relationship,focusing on energy,trade,investment,and infrastructure and construction projects.It then discusses the process of formalizing these relationships through the ongoing negotiation of the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement.It then examines how this economic relationship can intensify through GCC cooperation in China’s“Belt and Road”Initiative.展开更多
基金special issue of Sino-Saudi Relations is a joint project of Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies,Saudi Arabia.
文摘2020 marks the 30th anniversary of China-Saudi Arabia diplomatic relations,and over this time the relationship has evolved from one of marginal significance to a comprehensive strategic partnership.As China’s role in the Middle East expands,the partnership with Saudi Arabia will increase in importance.This article analyses the bilateral relationship by using the ‘1+2+3’cooperation pattern as a framework.Introduced during the 2014 China-Arab States Cooperation Forum,this pattern articulates the cooperation priorities Beijing will focus on while engaging with Arab states:energy,trade and investment,infrastructure,nuclear energy,space satellite,and renewable energy.By analysing levels of China-Saudi cooperation through the‘1+2+3’we can determine the relative success of the initiative,anticipate the near-term trajectory of the bilateral relationship,and develop a framework for measuring China’s relations with other key states in the Middle East.
基金This article is supported by Shanghai Gaofeng Discipline Program(Class I):Foreign Language and Literature,and Sponsored by Shanghai Pujiang Program.
文摘In recent years,the trade volume between China and six GCC countries has risen substantially,and with these commercial relations,China has become a major economic partner for the GCC.This article analyzes the economics of China-GCC economic interdependence.It begins with an analysis of the features of the political economic relationship,focusing on energy,trade,investment,and infrastructure and construction projects.It then discusses the process of formalizing these relationships through the ongoing negotiation of the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement.It then examines how this economic relationship can intensify through GCC cooperation in China’s“Belt and Road”Initiative.
