How China's Rise is Changing the Middle East

This book explores the extent to which Chinas rise is changing the economic, security, political, and social-cultural aspects of the Middle East a region of significant strategic importance to the West and of increasing importance to the East. With its growing dependence on Middle East oil and gas, China has more at stake in this region than any other Asian power and, not surprisingly, has begun increasing its engagement with the region, with profound implications for other stakeholders. The book charts the history of Chinas links with the Middle East, discusses Chinas involvement with each of the major countries of the region, considers how Chinas rise is reshaping Middle Easterners perceptions of China and the Chinese people, and examines the very latest developments.