The Heat: President Xi in the Middle East

The Heat

Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined multi-billion dollar investment plans for the Middle East during a diplomatic visit to the region.

President Xi met with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran and discussed a host of issues including energy, security and China’s One Belt One Road initiative.

All three countries play a critical role in the stability of the Middle East with ongoing conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

The Heat was joined by the following panel:

  • From Paris is He Wenping. She’s the Director of African Studies at the Institute of West-Asian and African Studies.
  • From Bahrain is Mohamed Noman Galal. He’s a former Egyptian Ambassador to China and Pakistan and an author.
  • From Tehran is Mohammad Marandi. He’s the Dean of the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran.

To discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-nation tour in the Middle East and China’s vision for peace and security through development:

  • From Riyadh is Jamal Khashoggi. He’s a Saudi journalist and the General Manager of the Al Arab News Channel.