Frontline special - China expert Ian Williams
World in 10
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China's Strategic Maneuvering in Syria and Beyond
This chapter explores China's geopolitical strategy concerning its partnership with Syria amid the complex dynamics of the Middle East. It analyzes China's motivations, particularly how its support for Assad ties into broader competition for influence against the U.S., alongside an examination of domestic economic challenges. The discussion reveals the potential risks and political ramifications for China's middle class as the economy faces instability and changing global relations.
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