Large-Scale Upheaval in the Middle East and China’s Diplomatic Reactions

Abstract

Abstract: Arab countries have been faced with a large scale Middle Eastern upheaval, which has attracted the attention of all the Middle Eastern countries and international community. The current situation is primarily related to the important location of the Middle East. Nearly all the Arab countries are involved in the upheaval. Omnifarious appeals are claimed by the people, including political, economic and social aspects. The problems have been accumulating for years, and the Middle East upheaval in 2011 was an overall outburst of people’s dissatisfaction. The cost of the unrest is high despite the social progress it may promote. At present, a fragile peace is realized in Syria though the prospect of future development is unclear. Since the outbreak of the Middle East upheaval, China has adopted a principle of “non-intervention in other’s internal affairs” and “mediating for peace while promoting talks” policy, which is appropriate and proactive. China should adhere to this practice in the future despite the voices of opposition and temporary misunderstanding.