“Despite criticism of US partiality and its inability to restrain Israel, Chinese experts continue to view Washington as indispensable in the Middle East, acknowledging its constructive role in brokering the ceasefire in Lebanon. However, regarding the broader Middle East conflict, no other actor – including Beijing – is perceived by the Chinese commentariat as an ideal mediator.”
Giorgia Facchini (ChinaMed, T.wai & University of Naples “L’Orientale”) analyzes for the ChinaMed Observer the expert debate in China over the ongoing wars in the region, especially in the context of Donald Trump’s looming return to the US presidency.
