China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:28:42 UTC.

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