Pan Guang

Pan Guang is a professor and scholar specializing in Jewish studies, the Middle East, and China's relationship with the region. He is also the founding director of a research center focused on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Pan Guang is newsworthy due to his expertise on the Middle East, particularly in light of recent turmoil in Iran. News articles are featuring his analysis on the potential impact of these events on China, specifically concerning China's energy interests and the possibility of using the “petroyuan” for oil settlements. His insights are relevant as China seeks to maintain stability and advance its economic and strategic goals in the Middle East amid regional instability.