Chinese officials say US "selfish" and "suppressing" policies in the Middle East are the cause of instability in the region.

"The United States, the only superpower in the world and having great influence in the Middle East, has pursued a selfish and unilateral policy," said Chen Xiaodong, assistant to China's Foreign Minister. at the Middle East Security Forum held in Beijing.

"Policies on the side of the strong bully the weak, which is a major factor in the complex security situation of the region today," Tran said.

The statements were made by Beijing officials amid U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to reassign forces to protect oil fields in northeastern Syria and increase sanctions on Iran. Meanwhile, China is trying to increase economic commitments in this oil-rich area.

Since taking office, Chinese President Xi Jinping has stepped up efforts to expand China's influence in the Middle East and Africa, including building the first military base in Djibouti.

In July 2018, China pledged $ 20 billion in loans to develop Arab countries' economies, or build a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor worth billions of dollars.

At the Middle East Security Forum today, a number of speakers concurred with China in criticizing US actions in the region. "We hope China can play a bigger role in the region's political and economic security," former Deputy Prime Minister Jordan Jawad Anani said in the opening speech.