China 's foreign policy builds relationships to support its resource - hungry economy . Oil drives strategic ties between Middle East and China . There are some lofty expectations for trade between China and the Arab states . China 's ` ` Great Wall '' seeks supplies rather than political influence .
China 's foreign policy builds relationships to support its resource - hungry economy . Oil drives strategic ties between Middle East and China . China 's ` ` Great Wall '' seeks supplies rather than political influence .