sentences:  Relations with Israel have deteriorated, especially after the last Gaza War, where Mauritania had suspended its relations with Israel.The recent economic boom in the People's Republic of China has led to an increased demand for oil and other raw petroleum products, much of which has been supplied by member states of the Arab League.Chinese-Arab relations in the past few years have increased with the institution of several Arab-Chinese business forums, conferences and meetings to increase trade and cooperation in recent years.