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Trump’s troubles with Iran could open the door to China
Beijing launches diplomatic salvo to woo Gulf leaders and bolster its influence in the region
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China has held a flurry of meetings with Gulf leaders in a sign that Beijing is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
The diplomatic salvo comes before a highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping when the US president is expected to attend the Apec conference in Shenzhen, China, on 18 and 19 November.
