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The Gulf push for a bigger Chinese role is driven by growing frustration, Gulf sources say.
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Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing’s influence
What happened
The Gulf push for a bigger Chinese role is driven by growing frustration, Gulf sources say. Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing’s influence
Why it matters
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