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.
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".
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.
“In 2024, the Israeli press devoted considerable attention to trade and technological ties with China, especially as Beijing is increasingly perceived as aligned with... Read More
On the ChinaMed Observer, Amanda Chen and Leonardo Bruni (ChinaMed, T.wai) examine the deep-seated distrust Israeli China experts have toward Beijing and its role in the region.

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