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A quintet, anyone? Chinese foreign policy.(China seeks a bigger role in the Middle East)
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The Economist (US)
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January 13, 2007
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China is making it clear that it wants a bigger role in the Middle East
UNLIKE other outside powers involved in the Middle East, China is on good terms with everyone. Hardly had Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, left Beijing than Israel's prime minister, Ehud Olmert (above with Wen Jiabao, his Chinese counterpart), arrived this week for talks with Chinese leaders. Should America be worrying?
Last month, the Chinese foreign ministry played host to what it called its first non-governmental seminar bringing together former senior Israeli and Palestinian officials to discuss ways of achieving peace. They reached a consensus that must have pleased their hosts. ...
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