China in the Mashriq: New Best Friend

... grappling with internal and external challenges On November 30, 2023, the Chinese Foreign Ministry published five points of China’s position on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Namely, China called for stopping hostilities, protecting civilians, providing them with humanitarian aid, expanding ... ... methods in Africa, for example, by investing in various projects and ramping up its investment. China’s “helping hand” for Syria Beijing also established a strategic partnership with Damascus in 2023. China has been an active supporter of Syria’s ...