This episode is on China-USA in MENA. Tune in for 5 minutes every week to hear the recent notable developments and analysis on Sino-MENA trade and investment relations. Mingqiao Zhao leads Belt & Road research at Arabia Monitor, a London-based research think tank specializing in the economies, geopolitics and markets of the Arab World.

Tune in for 5 minutes every week to hear the recent notable developments and analysis on Sino-MENA trade and investment relations. Mingqiao Zhao leads Belt & Road research at Arabia Monitor, a London-based research think tank specializing in the economies, geopolitics and markets of the Arab World.

How has the pandemic affected BRI investments? Have projects actually halted along BRI routes? How do Chinese state-owned entities working on BRI usually deal with defaults?

Kun Opera is the oldest opera in China, originating over 600 years ago. Men used to sing female roles with falsetto voice, and when women were allow to perform on stage, they continued with this singing technic. It’s is a special sound that many in the modern times do not get to enjoy on a daily basis. This is a short recording of my singing of The Peony Pavilion. I don’t own any recording equipment therefor please excuse the sound quality! I’m also looking forward to singing an Arabic song next time :)

Continuing from last episode. Tian Qi is a real insider for China-Saudi relations. He and his firm, Beckstone are responsible for bringing some of Saudi’s most important events to Asia, especially to China, including the Future Investment Initiative (FII). He is here to talk me about his thoughts on Sino-Saudi relations and first hand experiences in helping some of the most exciting Chinese tech companies come to the Kingdom.

Tian Qi is a real insider for China-Saudi relations. He and his firm, Beckstone are responsible for bringing some of Saudi’s most important events to Asia, especially to China, including the Future Investment Initiative (FII). He is here to talk me about his thoughts on Sino-Saudi relations and first hand experiences in helping some of the most exciting Chinese tech companies come to the Kingdom.

Tune in for 5 minutes every week to hear the recent notable developments and analysis on Sino-MENA trade and investment relations. Mingqiao Zhao leads Belt & Road research at Arabia Monitor, a London-based research think tank specializing in the economies, geopolitics and markets of the Arab World

Mustafa was a former Egyptian diplomat to Beijing and subsequently an investment specialist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). He was a key architect behind the China-Egypt Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and many investments into the MENA region by the AIIB. He’s here to talk to me about his life, his work and his passion.

Mustafa was a former Egyptian diplomat to Beijing and subsequently an investment specialist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). He was a key architect behind the China-Egypt Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and many investments into the MENA region by the AIIB. He’s here to talk to me about his life, his work and his passion.

24 September.