China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012

Marriage of Convenience or Strategic Alliance?

By Naser M. Al-Tamimi | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

This book focuses on the relationship established between China, the world’s second largest economy, and Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter. Due to Saudi Arabia’s dominance of the world oil market, China is increasingly focusing its attention on the Saudi Arabia as a reliable oil supplier while Saudi Arabia sees China as an enormous potential market and strategic trade partner. It investigates both countries’ motives for establishing a strategic relationship and outlines the potential for successful co-operation between them. It then goes on to address the wider implications for the United States in the Middle East.

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ISBN 9781134461608
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ISBN 9781134461530

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This book focuses on the relationship established between China, the world’s second largest economy, and Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter. Due to Saudi Arabia’s dominance of the world oil market, China is increasingly focusing its attention on the Saudi Arabia as a reliable oil supplier while Saudi Arabia sees China as an enormous potential market and strategic trade partner. It investigates both countries’ motives for establishing a strategic relationship and outlines the potential for successful co-operation between them. It then goes on to address the wider implications for the United States in the Middle East.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012 about?

This book focuses on the relationship established between China, the world’s second largest economy, and Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter. Due to Saudi Arabia’s dominance of the world oil market, China is increasingly focusing its attention on the Saudi Arabia as a reliable oil supplier while Saudi Arabia sees China as an enormous potential market and strategic trade partner. It investigates both countries’ motives for establishing a strategic relationship and outlines the potential for successful co-operation between them. It then goes on to address the wider implications for the United States in the Middle East.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012?

Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government

Where can I read a sample of China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781134461608

Is China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series

Who is/are the Author/s of the book China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012?

Naser M. Al-Tamimi

Who is the Publisher of the book China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012 is available as ebook(ISBN 9781134461608) and pdf(ISBN 9781134461530)