China's buildup in the Middle East can cause a threat to U.S. interests

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China's buildup in the Middle East can cause a threat to U.S. interests

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Opposing arguments

China's investments are driven by economic and energy security interests, not military ambitions.

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"Chinese state-owned firms are building up their presence near the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, a new report says, raising the risks of a future clash with U.S. interests in one of the world’s busiest oil transitways."

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National security threats China poses to the U.S.

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National security concerns in US-China relations