Sino-GCC Relations in the Age of China “Go Global” Strategy

Abstract

The Persian Gulf as a crucial region has been in the center of the global powers’ strategies. China, as a growing international power, in the framework of “Go Global” strategy, has cemented its multidimensional ties with the Persian Gulf countries, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) monarchies during the last three decades. China has established comprehensive strategic relations with the GCC states. The GCC sultanates have also attempted to deepen their collaboration with China in different fields. The bilateral relations between China and GCC countries mainly focused on energy, economy, trade, finance, relatively politics, security, military, culture and recently COVID-19. In recent years, the Chinese Belt and Road project has deepened the relationship between China and GCC countries and has effectively contributed to the Chinese “Go Global” strategy.