نوع مقاله : مقاله علمی- پژوهشی مستقل
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
During the transition of the international system, the interaction between the People's Republic of China and Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative has transcended traditional commercial relations and become a key geoeconomic strategy in Beijing's foreign policy. At the same time, the efforts of these two Arab states to diversify their economies and reduce dependence on oil have created significant alignment with China's developmental ambitions, a dynamic that is transforming the power structure in the Gulf region. The present study seeks to answer the key question: what opportunities, challenges, and strategic implications has China's engagement with Saudi Arabia and the UAE under the Belt and Road Initiative brought for these actors, and what impact has it had on the region's geoeconomic balance? This research is descriptive-explanatory in nature, and the required data have been collected through documentary and library methods, relying on the analysis of economic reports and strategic documents from the parties involved. The main objective of this study is to analyze the nature of the "China-Saudi Arabia-UAE" triangular relationship and to explain how China exploits intra-regional rivalries to advance its goals, moving beyond purely economic perspectives. The findings indicate that the Belt and Road Initiative, by intensifying the dynamics of "coopetition" between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to attract investment and technology, has become China's primary tool for deepening its influence.
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