Who we are

Network of Peers

A meeting place for scholars and practitioners alike, the Sino-Arabica Network acts as a catalyst for exchange and collaboration among a new generation of individuals pursuing careers in the China-Mideast topic space.

A combination of virtual and in-person programming connects membership across the four continents and more than a dozen countries where they live and work.

Online Publication

Designed as a platform for novel, fact-based perspectives on Mideast-China relations, Sino-Arabica publishes articles ranging in discipline and format, with special attention to voices emanating from the regions concerned.

We invite those interested in contributing a piece on a political, linguistic, anthropological, economic, or other topic bearing on China-Mideast relations to submit a concise pitch via our contact page. Pieces may take the form of analysis, narrative, opinion, etc.

Data Observatory

Reliable data on China-Mideast remains scarce even as relations deepen.

The Sino-Arabica Data Observatory seeks to close knowledge gaps at this increasingly critical intersection, giving policymakers, businesses, civil society, and other stakeholders a reliable evidentiary base with which to build understanding and make informed decisions.

Explore our trade dashboard today.

Policy Monitor

The Policy Monitor is a regular briefing designed to provide timely insight into China-Mideast policy using original-language releases from key administrative bodies, state and local media, and other sources.

The Monitor distills these materials into a structured account of evolving inter-regional engagement, helping policymakers, businesspeople, and analysts identify priorities, anticipate shifts, and respond with clarity.

Culture Lab

Fundamentally multimedia and experimental, the Culture Lab is a space to explore how inter-civilizational exchange manifests between Chinese and Perso-Arabic societies in areas such as the visual arts, performance, cuisine, religious tradition, and folk practices.