Chinese Migration to the Middle East: Trends, Drivers and Impact

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Article

Abstract

In the last two decades, owing to its geopolitical aspirations, economic interests, and energy diversification, China has gained a significant presence and influence in the Middle East. This has been further accentuated under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)- furthering Beijing’s commercial and strategic ties with the region. what is true, China’s foothold in the Middle East has not just increased in economic terms but can also be measured by the substantial increase in Chinese migration- with an estimated presence of over 1 million Chinese expatriates residing in the region.

Publication Date

10-1-2024

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