| China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012: Marriage of Convenience or Strategic Alliance? Contributor(s): Al-Tamimi, Naser M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415639689 ISBN-13: 9780415639682 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Political Science | International Relations - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
| Dewey: 327.510 |
| LCCN: 2013011855 |
| Series: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.23 lbs) 276 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book focuses on the relationship established between China, the world's second largest economy, and Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter. Due to Saudi Arabia's dominance of the world oil market, China is increasingly focusing its attention on the Saudi Arabia as a reliable oil supplier while Saudi Arabia sees China as an enormous potential market and strategic trade partner. It investigates both countries' motives for establishing a strategic relationship and outlines the potential for successful co-operation between them. It then goes on to address the wider implications for the United States in the Middle East. |