Sino-Iranian Relations
The China-MENA Podcast • 15-Feb-2022
China has been extending its footprint in the Middle East through the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) during the last decade, affecting the region's economy, politics, and even security. Despite the fact that China imports oil from Saudi Arabia, Iran has gained China's attention due to its strategic relevance for the Belt and Road Initiative.
In this podcast, we are joined by Professor Anoush Ehteshami, a professor at Durham University, who is an expert on the China-Iran Relationship, to share with us the importance of China-Iran partnership.
AIRED: 2/15/22
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