Turkey’s Erdogan to visit China for first time in five years for SCO summit

The SCO summit comes as Ankara walks a tightrope between maintaining close ties with Washington and diversifying its foreign partnerships.

Turkey

Analysis

China walks tightrope on Iran as E3 trigger snapback sanctions

With snapback sanctions now in motion, Beijing must decide how much risk it is willing to assume in standing by Tehran.

By Rosaleen Carroll

In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East

Egypt secures $220M from domestic, Gulf, Chinese investors for solar project

Foreign investment from three countries comes at a pivotal time in Egypt’s recovery from its worst financial crisis in over six decades.

Egypt

Newsletter: Business & Tech

From oil to investment: Saudi in China

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih arrived in China on Sunday, heading a senior delegation of government officials and leading business figures during a multiday visit. 

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

In China, Saudi investment minister looks to build on $100B+ trade ties

China is the kingdom’s largest trade partner, with bilateral trade between the two reaching roughly $107.5 billion in 2024.

Saudi Arabia

China, UAE are transforming African economies, but on whose terms?

China and the UAE are racing to get ahead in Africa’s economic future, each using a different playbook.

United Arab Emirates

From Kuwait to Turkey, why are countries cracking down on Roblox?

The fast-growing gaming platform has been banned in countries including China, Iran, Oman, Qatar, and Turkey.

Kuwait

Newsletter: China-Middle East

UAE rivals China in Africa

A UAE-based resource investment firm on Monday broke ground on a major solar plant in the Central African Republic that aims to power over 300,000 households once operational

By Rosaleen Carroll

In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East

Lenovo’s $2B Saudi expansion suggests China to hold ground despite US push

Lenovo and Huawei both continue to expand in Saudi Arabia months after US President Donald Trump's landmark Gulf tour delivered tech deals for US giants.

Saudi Arabia

China expands auto investment in Egypt with $1B Suez tire plant

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the project aligned with his country’s strategy to localize the automotive industry and manufacturing supply chains.

Egypt

China envoy, Syria FM meet as Uyghur militant concerns slow reconstruction ties

China and Syria remain at an impasse as Beijing remains wary of Uyghur militants’ integration into Syrian forces, while Syria, wary of alienating fighters who helped secure its recent military victories, seeks a compromise that won’t undermine the new government’s stability.

Syria

Analysis

As Kuwait modernizes military, will China rival US as key defense partner?

Kuwait and China are finalizing a joint ammunition factory as the Gulf state maintains its longstanding US security alliance.

By Sabena Siddiqui

In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran