The China-MENA Newsletter

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Chinese reactions to Sinwar's death, cultural cooperation with Saudi and Algeria, Aramco bullish on Chinese oil market,

Chinese reactions to Sinwar's death, cultural cooperation with Saudi and Algeria, Aramco bullish on Chinese oil market,

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Sinwar killing seen detrimental to truce - People’s Daily.

Israel's announcement of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and declaring it as "the beginning of the end" will hardly bring peace to Gaza and Lebanon, or end the suffering of people in the Palestinian enclave, analysts said, pointing out that US-backed Israeli assassination campaigns have been a hindrance to achieving a cease-fire so far.

They further noted that Israel was offering a "distraction" amid its attempts to "entirely depopulate Gaza of its indigenous inhabitants", while the Joe Biden administration — which called Sinwar's death a "good day" for the world — is looking to score political gains from developments in the Middle East for the US presidential election.

Experts warn of escalating hostilities in Middle East following Hamas leader Sinwar's death - Global Times.

In response to Sinwar's death, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said China believes that the pressing priority is to fully and effectively implement relevant UN Security Council resolution, immediately reach a ceasefire in Gaza, earnestly protect civilians, ensure the humanitarian aid and avoid further escalating the conflict and confrontation.

China, Saudi Arabia sign document on year of culture - Xinhua. This to me is the bigger story. That Chinese media doesn’t have much to say about Sinwar’s death other than it won’t result in peace is telling to me - this is an issue that Beijing doesn’t have much to offer so we shouldn’t expect more than talking points. Meanwhile, several stories about building connections through culture, tourism promotion, language study, and a Saudi award for cultural cooperation between KSA and PRC. Beneath the big headlines, China continues to do its thing in the Middle East, building a multifaceted presence across the region.

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