Omar Samir Khalafintroduction: The research paper addresses the topic of Chinese debt and its impacts on Arab countries, focusing on how China uses debt as a strategic tool to enhance its economic and political influence in the region. China has significantly expanded its economic relations with Arab countries, particularly within the framework of the “Belt and Road Initiative,” becoming the primary trading partner for many Arab nations. This expansion has led to a substantial increase in the volume of debt owed to China by several of these countries. Background: China has emerged as one of the largest creditors globally, providing…