On June 11, Gong Jiong, an expert at China Forum under Tsinghua University’s Center for International Security and Strategy and vice president for research, UIBE Israel, gave interviews to Asharq News and i24NEWS on the 10th Arab-China Business Conference in Riyadh and Middle East-China relations.

China has always been committed to safeguarding peace and stability in the Middle East, said Professor Gong. As the largest trading partner of several countries in the Middle East, China values its cooperation with the region and is committed to contributing to its prosperity. It has no intention of engaging in geopolitical contests to seek so-called spheres of influence, nor will it attempt to alienate countries in the region. After the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement, China is ready to facilitate the resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel, and to continue to play an active role in promoting peace and reconciliation in the Middle East.

i24NEWS is an Israeli-based international news television channel located in Tel Aviv, Israel. It broadcasts in French, English, and Arabic. 

Asharq News is a 24/7, multiplatform Arabic news service based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.