Adam Hoffman and Roie Yellinek co-published an article in Middle East Institute, examining the global, political and diplomatic challenges for China following the spread of COVID-19.
"China and the Middle East have long-standing historical ties that have grown significantly closer in recent years, driven by rising levels of trade and investment, as well as a burgeoning political relationship. However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which spread from China to the region and the rest of the world, has ushered in a complex new dynamic in relations between the two sides. It has created an opportunity for solidarity and assistance, while also exacerbating existing challenges, chief among them the question of trust in China among Middle Eastern governments and peoples".