China-Saudi Arabia Relations, 1990-2012: Marriage of Convenience or Strategic Alliance? Contributor(s): Al-Tamimi, Naser M. (Author) |
|
ISBN: 1138653519 ISBN-13: 9781138653511 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.92 lbs) 296 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. |