Beijing watches, Washington acts: The war and China’s quiet diplomacy - opinion
While China increasingly occupies a prominent stage in global affairs, it remains reluctant to assume the political burdens that accompany genuine mediation.
CHINA’S PREMIER Li Qiang attends the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. China’s diplomatic evolution in the Middle East reflects a gradual but deliberate broadening of scope and ambition, says the writer.(photo credit: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain)ByMORDECHAI CHAZIZA
