China’s COVID-19 aid may boost Mideast role, US clash

Beijing has set itself up as a key health aid provider to the Middle East in response to the spread of COVID-19

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In this article

  • Aid overview
  • Crisis-hit Iran bloc
  • Richer US allies
  • Political objectives
  • Image politics
  • Success?
  • Beyond COVID?

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