2016-01-21- CRIENGLISH.com
Chinese
President Xi Jinping is on a visit to the Middle East, which is taking
him to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran. The Middle East is a region of
growing importance to China. Not only does China import more than half
of its crude oil from this region, but it is also an important link in
China's "One Belt and One Road" initiative. To safeguard the stability
of the region is also a high priority for China. The year 2015 witnessed
China taking up a greater diplomatic role in Middle East affairs.
So
how do experts analyze the importance of the Chinese president's visit?
What potential can all sides tap into to elevate their ties in a
comprehensive way?
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