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After the Iran War, China’s Middle East Strategy Will Prioritize the Gulf

China’s top priority is now keeping the Gulf states, and above all Saudi Arabia and the UAE, from drawing closer to Washington.

26 Jun 2026, 13:23 UTCSource: The DiplomatOriginal source

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