Beijing finds limits in Mid-East role

Beijing finds limits in Mid-East role

Chinese influence in the Middle East is increasing - it is Israel's third-largest trading partner and may help build a rail link from Israel to the Gulf of Aqaba that would both by-pass the Suez Canal. Beijing also shows support for the Palestinians, but it is still more a tight-rope walker than a game-changer, as its limited role in Syria demonstrates. - Emanuele Scimia (Dec 21, '12)http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/NL22Cb01.html