The geographical location of the Arabian Peninsula predetermines its geostrategic significance as an optimal region for the placement of transportation corridors connecting India and ChinaChina with the countries of the Middle EastMiddle East, Africa, and Europe. Moreover, the geological, natural, and energy resources of the region's countries make them attractive partners for economically developed nations, particularly China. The historyHistory of tradeTrade, economic, and political relations between China and the countries of the Arabian Peninsula spans over a millennium. Historically, strong and self-sufficient kingdoms and emirates emerged along the coastal areas of Arabia over time. Meanwhile, the arid center of the peninsula remained a chaotic refuge for nomadic Bedouin tribes. Eventually, this land gave rise to the modern nations of Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen, each occupying territories once ruled by these ancient kingdoms and emirates. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are also included among the Arabian statesState. By now, the countries of the Arabian Peninsula have recognized the need to diversify their economies and reduce their dependence on oil. They see ChinaChina as a valuable partner in achieving these goals, as China's strong economy and growing consumer market offer ample opportunities for tradeTrade and investment. Moreover, China's Belt and RoadBelt and Road InitiativeBelt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at expanding connectivity and promoting economic cooperationCooperation in Asia, Europe, and Africa, aligns harmoniously with the Arabian states' own development plans.

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Some Features of China’s Relations with the Countries of the Arabian Peninsula

  • Daria Lyubina,
  • Marina Sablina,
  • Wang Juntao

摘要

The geographical location of the Arabian Peninsula predetermines its geostrategic significance as an optimal region for the placement of transportation corridors connecting India and ChinaChina with the countries of the Middle EastMiddle East, Africa, and Europe. Moreover, the geological, natural, and energy resources of the region's countries make them attractive partners for economically developed nations, particularly China. The historyHistory of tradeTrade, economic, and political relations between China and the countries of the Arabian Peninsula spans over a millennium. Historically, strong and self-sufficient kingdoms and emirates emerged along the coastal areas of Arabia over time. Meanwhile, the arid center of the peninsula remained a chaotic refuge for nomadic Bedouin tribes. Eventually, this land gave rise to the modern nations of Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen, each occupying territories once ruled by these ancient kingdoms and emirates. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are also included among the Arabian statesState. By now, the countries of the Arabian Peninsula have recognized the need to diversify their economies and reduce their dependence on oil. They see ChinaChina as a valuable partner in achieving these goals, as China's strong economy and growing consumer market offer ample opportunities for tradeTrade and investment. Moreover, China's Belt and RoadBelt and Road InitiativeBelt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at expanding connectivity and promoting economic cooperationCooperation in Asia, Europe, and Africa, aligns harmoniously with the Arabian states' own development plans.