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It is no accident that China has taken over the position of the United States. On the one hand, the tension between the United States and Iraq, and the frequent attacks by Iraqi resistance groups, have caused great distress to the United States. On the other hand, the United States, after the rise of shale oil in the country, rightMiddle EastOilof dependencies are reduced. According to the actual situation, the United States has chosen to take the initiative to "abdicate and make way for the virtuous" and shift more of its focus to the Asia-Pacific region.
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However, to be in theMiddle EastIt will not be easy for the region to replace the hegemonic position of the United States. Middle EastregionPolitics, economic, religious, and other complexities, as wellGeopoliticsThe impact of all could be given to China inMiddle Eastdevelopment brings challenges and risks. In addition,Middle EastThe interests of all parties in the region are fiercely competingGeopoliticsThe unpredictable landscape is also a big test for China.
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