China’s growing interest in the Middle East also decreases the likelihood of an American withdrawal. The US will remain concerned about ensuring the security of energy supplies for its Asian allies, which, like China, are increasingly dependent on the region’s oil exporters.
中国在中东利益的提升也降低了美国撤退的可能性。美国仍将考虑确保亚洲盟国能源供应的安全问题，它们与中国一样，越来越依赖中东的石油出口。