Chinese Soft Power Projection in MENA
The China-MENA Podcast
•
19-Apr-2022
China's objective in recent years has been to establish a firm foothold in the Gulf region, as the country is highly reliant on Middle Eastern oil to fuel its economic growth. The Belt and Road Initiative, their new approach, is paving the road for them to attain their goal. Similarly, China has a different strategy, relying on soft power to develop favorable influence throughout the region. China wishes to deepen economic links with the Middle East, and soft power relationships can result in significant bilateral exchanges for both parties.
In this episode, We are joined by Shaojin Chai, a professor of international relations at the University of Sharjah. He spent a lot of time thinking and writing about China's cultural, educational, and religious outreach to the Middle East. His specialization is International Studies, Modern Chinese History and Political Science.
AIRED: 4/19/22
Up Next in The China-MENA Podcast
-
Chinese Multilateralism in the Middle...
China has been establishing itself as an economic player in the MENA region, not engaging in any complicated political issues. However, in recent years, China has been increasingly involved in political affairs. They have been engaging with the Arab states as well as the North African Countries.
... -
Chinese Tech in North Africa
China has been expanding its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) around the world, while also working on a new version of BRI that utilizes the digital space. The initiative was dubbed the Digital Silk Road Initiative, or DSRI, which is already in motion across the Middle East and North Africa, partic...
-
China-GCC Relations
The increasing engagement of Iran towards China is nothing but a significant issue in the Gulf region. Yet, despite this, GCC countries have been cooperating with China in areas such as trade, investments, politics, and even culture.
In this episode, we are joined by Mohammed Al-Sudairi, a Senio...
