China-Qatar Relations: A Historical Overview

Mohamad Zreik
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Mohamad Zreik: Sun-Yat-sen University

Chapter Chapter 2 in Qatar’s Role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, 2025, pp 7-24 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In Chap. 2 , “China-Qatar Relations: A Historical Overview,” the focus is on demystifying the intricate web of historical and contemporary connections between China and Qatar. This chapter takes readers on a journey through time, illuminating the relatively unexplored landscape of Sino-Qatari relations, tracing their roots from the Silk Road to the modern era of globalization. While the relationship has had its ebbs and flows, the chapter showcases how shared economic interests and geopolitical strategies have recently acted as catalysts, warming bilateral ties significantly. The recent uptick in the friendship is not serendipitous; it is rather a calculated alignment, driven by China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative and Qatar’s pressing need for economic diversification, particularly in the backdrop of regional conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties. Furthermore, the chapter delves into the strategic dimensions of the relationship, including energy security, infrastructure development, and technological collaborations, that make this alliance increasingly indispensable for both nations. Through a multi-disciplinary lens, this chapter provides a comprehensive understanding of China-Qatar relations, adding nuance and depth to a subject matter often oversimplified in the public discourse.

Keywords: Energy security; Belt and Road Initiative; Geopolitical alignment; Cultural exchange; Sustainable development; Digital connectivity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-90502-5_2

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