Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 40 minutes ago
Associate Professor Chuchu Zhang (Fudan University) joins the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations to explain why the answer is more nuanced than a simple either/or. Middle Eastern countries are diversifying their partnerships across major powers — including China, the United States, European countries, South Korea, and India — rather than being forced to choose sides.
▶️ Watch the full interview: ncuscr.org/video/why-china-cares-about-the-middle-east
Associate Professor Chuchu Zhang (Fudan University) joins the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations to explain why the answer is more nuanced than a simple either/or. Middle Eastern countries are diversifying their partnerships across major powers — including China, the United States, European countries, South Korea, and India — rather than being forced to choose sides.
▶️ Watch the full interview: ncuscr.org/video/why-china-cares-about-the-middle-east










