China's peace initiative in the Middle East did not just come out of the blue. It is the result of years of involvement in the region and will permanently change the power structures there. The People's Republic will not replace the USA – but Beijing will now be an alternative.
By Frank Sieren
Beijing has managed to broker an agreement between the long-disputed states of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Has China thus also demonstrated its potential as a mediator in the war against Ukraine?
By Jörn Petring
China's President Xi Jinping wants to take advantage of the strained relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States and is launching a charm offensive on the sheiks. But things will not be entirely straightforward for Xi. China also maintains ties with Iran, the Saudis' arch-enemy.
By Michael Radunski
