Why South Korea poses a major challenge to China’s Middle East arms sales drive

Rising tensions in the Middle East despite the fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza are continuing to fuel demands for arms in a region where China has emerged as a major supplier.
As well as supplying drones and missiles, China is looking to expand its offering into advanced weapons systems, such as fighter jets, but is facing increasing competition from a near neighbour: South Korea.
While both have opportunities to expand arms exports, analysts said South Korea was relatively better positioned…