How Russia could facilitate China’s role in rebuilding Syria
Moscow and Beijing are eyeing a number of opportunities to push forward on the reconstruction of Syria and Lebanon could play a central role.
When Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Russia in early June, he and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin signed joint statements addressing everything from protecting giant pandas to partnering in e-commerce.
During the state visit, they also discussed providing assistance for Syria’s recovery, something they have both been investigating for some time. Beijing has employed a “haste makes waste” approach, feeling comfortable taking one step at a time.
