The Middle Eastern Upheaval and Its Impact on Sino-Arab Economic and Trade Relations

Since the political upheaval took place in Tunisia at the end of 2010,a mass wave of protests has been sweeping the whole Arab world,from Bahrain on the east to the Morocco on the west.Its tremendous impact is unprecedented in Middle East history.Overall,the peak of Middle East turmoil has passed,but there are still continued political demands,internal conflicts and increasing big powers' interference.Although the Middle East upheaval made some negative effects on Sino-Arab countries' economic and trade cooperation,confidence in its future development is necessary.Both of China and Arab countries have the demands of mutual economic and trade exchanges,and it must be a good opportunity for Chinese enterprises.