Middle East Forum Is a Diplomatic Win for China

Middle East Forum Is a Diplomatic Win for China
Smoke rises from an explosion in Gaza, seen from Sderot, Israel, on Oct. 28, 2023. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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On Nov. 10, Saudi Arabia hosted a gathering of 57 Arab and Muslim leaders to address the Hamas–Israel situation. The conflict’s intensity has sparked controversy, leading some Muslim-majority nations to distance themselves from their Western allies. Interestingly, it has also prompted a temporary suspension of longstanding disputes between certain Muslim countries.

Antonio Graceffo
Antonio Graceffo
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Antonio Graceffo, Ph.D., is a China economy analyst who has spent more than 20 years in Asia. Graceffo is a graduate of the Shanghai University of Sport, holds an MBA from Shanghai Jiaotong University, and studied national security at American Military University.
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