Arabian scholars hail China's Arab Policy Paper, stating that its issuance comes at a time when the Arab world is experiencing turmoil and hardship. (Photo : Reuters)
Scholars from Arab nations lauded the recently issued policy paper of China setting out development strategies with the Arab world, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
"Affirming its intention to cooperate with each of these states taking into account their local characteristics, China makes sure to reiterate its rejection to extremism, ostracism and the spread of ideas contrary to good neighborhood with the rest of mankind," Algerian financial analyst and political expert Ferhat Ait Ali shared.
Ali hailed China's recognition of the Arab region as a new avenue of potential economic forces rather than a source of intrinsic commodity.
For Emad Eddin Hussein, a political expert and editor-in-chief of the Cairo-based newspaper Shorouk, the Arab Policy Paper provides "a clear vision and a specific framework for the Arab-Chinese ties and the Chinese policy toward the Arab world," the report cited.
Hussein also emphasized that "there is a heritage of distinguished human relations and favorable sentiments and friendliness between the Chinese and the Arabs."
Apart from the development strategies, the paper noted the vast common interests that bind China and the Arab nations, additionally citing their deep historical ties.
Hussein pointed out that China does not have any colonial history in the Arab world nor does its residents have issues or conflicts with his fellow Arabs.
"The positive mental image of China in the eyes of Arabs reassures Arabs about China as a strong strategic partner without fearing any kind of hegemony," he said.
Meanwhile, Palestinian political analyst Samer Anabtawi hailed that China has won acclaims from the Palestinian side as it has always suggested political solutions for regional conflicts.
Anabtawi said that the issuance of the Arab Policy Paper comes in a perfect time as the Arab world is currently facing hardship and turmoil.
The paper, issued on Wednesday, encapsulates the blueprint for the further development of China-Arab ties.
