Growing ties with Libya, China in Iran's Presidential Election, Saudi at the Beijing International Book Fair
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I’m in Ottawa for a week of meetings so suspect posting will be somewhat slower this week. The Iranian presidential election makes for a really interesting look at China in the region. Despite the widespread assumption of a very strong bilateral relationship, China is a consistent point of contention in Iran, with a lot of folks upset about China’s large role in the local economy, low quality consumer goods, and the corruption such an asymmetrical economic relationship produces. Expect a lot more stories about frustration with China as a campaign issue as the election gets closer, followed by the status quo once it’s over.
Growing ties with Libya, China in Iran's Presidential Election, Saudi at the Beijing International Book Fair
Growing ties with Libya, China in Iran's…
Growing ties with Libya, China in Iran's Presidential Election, Saudi at the Beijing International Book Fair
I’m in Ottawa for a week of meetings so suspect posting will be somewhat slower this week. The Iranian presidential election makes for a really interesting look at China in the region. Despite the widespread assumption of a very strong bilateral relationship, China is a consistent point of contention in Iran, with a lot of folks upset about China’s large role in the local economy, low quality consumer goods, and the corruption such an asymmetrical economic relationship produces. Expect a lot more stories about frustration with China as a campaign issue as the election gets closer, followed by the status quo once it’s over.