China's Diplomacy in the Context of the Turmoil of the Middle East: From the Perspective of Interests and Policies

China's strategic interests in the Middle East are decided by its national development strategy and international positioning.China's major interest in that region is the economic development,rather than geopolitical interest.In response to the Middle East turmoil,China not only adheres to the principled position of China's diplomacy,which displays a national image as a responsible country,but has taken flexible tactics to meet the actual needs,which effectively safeguards China's national interests.The turmoil in the Middle East is a major test for,and an important upgrading of,China's diplomacy.