Amanda Chen

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La mediazione cinese nel conflitto israelo-palestinese: sfide e opportunità
Lu Xiaoyu, Amanda Chen

This paper examines China’s role as a mediator in the Middle East from the announcement of the Global Security Initiative (GSI) in 2022 to the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire. It analyses how Beijing has sought to position itself as an alternative to Western powers by leveraging its diplomatic flexibility, inclusive approach and channels of communication with the Palestinian leadership and factions.

Jan 31, 2026
ChinaMed Observer 48
An “emotional shift” in Israel? Rapprochement with Taipei during the Gaza War
Amanda Chen
Global China Research & Policy Papers

Amanda Chen analyzes the key factors shaping Israeli commentary behind the post-October 7 rise in Israel–Taiwan ties, in the issue of the ChinaMed Observer "An “emotional shift” in Israel? Rapprochement with Taipei during the Gaza War".

Dec 11, 2025
ChinaMed Report 2025
China-Middle East Relations after the Twelve-Day War
Amanda Chen, Veronica Turrini, Andrea Ghiselli, Francesco Scala, Théo Nencini, Miriam Verzellino
Global China Research & Policy Papers

The 2025 Israel–Iran War has profoundly reshaped the Middle East’s security landscape, with relevant implications for Sino–Middle Eastern relations. By analyzing scholarly and media discussions in China and across the region, alongside Chinese official statements, this report assesses how the war has influenced perceptions of China’s role and future in the Middle East.

Nov 5, 2025
ChinaMed Observer 42
From estrangement to reassessment? Israeli media and expert views on China after the Twelve-Day War
Amanda Chen
Global China Research & Policy Papers

Amanda Chen examines how the conflict has shaped Israeli analysts’ perceptions of China’s role in the Middle East in the issue of the ChinaMed Observer "From estrangement to reassessment? Israeli media and expert views on China after the Twelve-Day War".

Aug 23, 2025
ChinaMed Report 2024
China in the Shadow of October 7
Amanda Chen, Leonardo Bruni, Enrico Fardella
Global China Research & Policy Papers

In 2024, Israeli media coverage of China remained predominantly negative, continuing the trend established the previous year. Driven initially by Beijing’s perceived "pro-Palestinian" stance following the October 7 attack, disillusionment among Israel’s China experts has only deepened throughout the duration of the war in Gaza.

Mar 21, 2025

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