In an interview with Al-Estiklal, specialist in Chinese foreign policy Razan Shawamreh discussed China’s growing role in the Middle East, highlighting its foreign policy approach, and the gap between its rhetoric and actions in relations with "Israel" and Iran.

China continues to tread carefully in its approach to Syria’s new political reality, despite its potential to position itself as a central player in the country’s reconstruction efforts after years of devastating war.

As Palestinian factions agree on forming a temporary national unity government following Israeli aggression on Gaza, the UAE is holding secret meetings with “Israel” and the U.S. to discuss plans for the post-war period in Gaza.

Despite ongoing differences, Fatah and Hamas made significant progress towards reconciliation in Beijing, concluding a three-day meeting with an agreement to form a "temporary government," which challenges Israeli plans for Gaza.

The fall of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan from his post after withdrawing the confidence of Parliament from him had a global resonance, especially in the Central Asian region, which is one of China's areas of influence.