Political, intelligence, and security circles in Beijing are concerned about the proliferation of US military bases in the Gulf and Middle East, particularly given the strong US military presence in the region, with a large number of military bases spread across several Gulf states, such as Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Chinese military circles believe that Sino-US military competition in the Gulf and Middle East could lead to increased tensions with Washington in the region, especially as China seeks to increase its military influence among several Arab, Islamic, and Gulf states.
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