Category: Publications
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Red Sun Rising in Arabia: An Introduction to China-South Yemen Relations in the Mao Era
A study of China-South Yemen relations in the Mao era, illustrating the limits of China’s revolutionary internationalism in the Cold War Arab world.
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China’s Post-War Calculation: Is Iran Really a Strategic Partner?
The recent Iran-Israel war has underscored a sobering reality for Tehran: When push comes to shove, China is far more likely to adapt to Iran’s decline or collapse than bear the costs of coming to its aid.
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Unmapped Opportunity: What Role for China in Syria’s Reconstruction?
Five months since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s international repositioning is well underway. Yet as the usual suspects jockey for influence within this rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, one emerging regional powerbroker appears conspicuously absent—China.
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Looking At You Looking At Me
A digital adaptation of ‘Looking At You Looking At Me,’ Sino-Arabica’s pop-up exhibition of works by Chinese artists Shi Lu (1919-1982) and Zhao Wangyun (1906-1977), held from 4 to 6 March 2025 at Access Art Space in downtown Cairo, Egypt.
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Xiao’erjing—Writing Chinese with Arabic Letters: An Introduction
Since the seventh century, Muslim communities around the world have developed Arabic-based scripts for their native tongues. Unbeknown to many, Chinese is among these.
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Fleeing Lebanon: An Improvised Journey from Beirut to Hangzhou
This essay was first drafted in October 2024, following a sudden expansion of the war in Lebanon. It relates the author’s experience finding himself stranded in Beirut, the country’s capital, and seeking a way to safety.