Why China and the Gulf’s deepening economic ties are about more than just oil

Why China and the Gulf’s deepening economic ties are about more than just oil

Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani (L) greets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Image: REUTERS

Kai Keller

Regional Business Strategy and Partnerships, World Economic Forum

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