The Iran-Israel conflict isn’t denting Chinese business optimism in the Middle East

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Chinese shipments to Dubai’s logistics hub have risen by 20% this month from a year ago, according to estimates from Bear Huo, China general manager at FundPark.
Chinese companies have increasingly turned to the region in the last few years.
“A more stable Middle East serves China’s economic and strategic interests,” said an EIU economist.

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