BEIJING/DUBAI -- China is on a diplomatic offensive in the Middle East as the U.S. presence diminishes, and has been expanding ties with the United Arab Emirates -- one of Washington's traditional allies in the region.
International relations
China bolsters ties with UAE, a traditional US ally in Middle East
Beijing seeks to expand its footprint in the region as American clout wanes
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during their meeting in Abu Dhabi in late March. © Reuters
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