China has significant economic stakes in the Middle East.

Since 2005, China has poured over $269B into investments and contracts across the region - top recipients:

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia ($82B)

🇦🇪 UAE ($48B)

🇮🇷 Iran ($25B)

Middle East trade with China hit $317Bin 2024 - nearly 4x its trade with the U.S.

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