US EditionSyria’s Bashar al-Assad to head to China as Beijing boosts its reach in the Middle East
- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is set to visit China, marking his first visit to Beijing since the start of the Syrian conflict. China has been a long-time supporter of Assad's government, maintaining ties even as other countries isolated him over his crackdown on anti-government protests.
- China's influence in the Middle East has been expanding, as demonstrated by its role in mediating a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran. As one of Assad's main backers, China has used its veto power multiple times to block resolutions against the Syrian government. China's support could play a significant role in Syria's reconstruction, which is estimated to cost billions of dollars.
- The visit comes at a time when diplomatic relations between Syria and other Arab countries have been intensifying, following a major earthquake in the region. President Assad's visit to China, along with his first lady and a senior delegation, marks a potential strengthening of ties between the two nations.
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Syrian President Assad Heads To China For 1st Official Visit Since 2004
Syrian President Assad Heads To China For 1st Official Visit Since 2004 Via The Cradle, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will travel to China on September 21 to participate in a Syrian-Chinese summit at the official invitation of his counterpart Xi Jinping. According to Syrian state media, Assad will lead a high-level political and economic delegation for official meetings in the cities of Beijing and Guangzhou. Syria's official delegation will …
Syria’s Assad to visit China as Beijing boosts reach in the Middle East
DAMASCUS, Syria >> Syria’s President Bashar Assad will head to China later this week in his first visit to Beijing since the start of his country’s 12-year conflict during which China has been one of his main backers, his office said Tuesday.
Syria’s Assad will visit China as Beijing boosts its reach in the Middle East
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s President Bashar Assad will head to China later this week in his first visit to Beijing since the start of his country’s 12-year conflict during which China has been one of his main backers, his office said Tuesday. China has been expanding its reach in the Middle East after mediating a deal in March between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and it continues to support Assad in the Syrian conflict, which has killed half a mil…
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