The most popular Opinion piece with readers this year was "China is burning all its bridges with Israel" by Derek Grossman.
Amid turmoil in the Middle East, "China is fundamentally opposed to any Israeli military operations, even in self-defense, as has been made clear in its demands for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and its vocal support for the establishment and recognition of a Palestinian state," wrote the senior defense analyst at the think tank RAND Corp.
"This is mostly because Beijing seeks to raise its stature as a champion of the Global South, especially as India appears to be a formidable rising challenger. China is also strengthening its partnership with Iran, in concert with 'no limits' partner Russia, in an 'axis of resistance' against the U.S. and Western democracies," Grossman argued.
He concluded that "China's posturing as a Middle East peacemaker lacks credibility due to its one-sided stance. Beijing cannot expect its rhetoric to be taken seriously when it is so cavalier with its principles."
China and India-related stories were popular with our readers this year, including Brahma Chellaney's criticism of China's India land grab in the Himalayas, and Richard Yetsenga's analysis of India's rapid economic growth.
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This is the last Opinion newsletter of 2024. We will be back in your inboxes on Sunday, Jan. 12, to showcase a variety of viewpoints on the year ahead.
Happy holidays to all, and see you next year!
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