History of China-Arab relations

Author: Jiang Chun
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The first part, written by Guo Yingde, systematically introduces the friendly exchanges and political, economic, military, cultural, and religious relations between China and the Arab world from the pre-Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. It provides necessary research on major issues related to China-Arab interactions. It also offers detailed discussions on the formation and characteristics of Chinese Islam, as well as its unique role in developing China-Arab relations. Additionally, it presents original insights into the global impact of China-Arab economic and cultural exchanges and their significant place in world cultural history. The second part covers the developments in political, economic, and cultural exchanges between the two sides in modern times. It discusses how China transitioned from being a tributary state to the Qing Dynasty to a subjugated diplomatic relationship with Western colonialist and imperialist countries, and then to a modern, equal diplomatic relationship with countries striving for national independence and liberation. The People's Republic of China has pursued an independent and peaceful foreign policy. China has expressed sympathy and support for Arab countries in their struggles to achieve and maintain national independence, oppose colonialism, imperialism, and hegemonism, and support their efforts to resist the formation of military alliances by imperialism in the Middle East. China also supports the Middle East peace process, explaining the situations and China's positions in past Middle Eastern wars, the Lebanon War, the Iran-Iraq War, and the Gulf War. It clarifies China's stance on internal disputes within Arab countries and appreciates the support Arab countries have shown to China. It also comments on the temporary setbacks that have occurred in the bilateral relationship.