# Gulf States Hedge Between Washington and Beijing

Gulf states keep their US security ties while deepening energy, port, technology and financial links with China, so each regional crisis increases Beijing's role in Gulf trade and gradually reduces the dollar's exclusive position in it.

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- Last updated: 2026-11-02T05:15:08.804Z
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