Syrian Civil War and The future of Syria after liberation

[The SC]

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa:Today we stand to announce the beginning of a new story; the story of a homeland that has reclaimed its will and a people that has regained its freedom...And from here we begin the tale of the new Syria.

 

[retaxis]

So apparently China is trying to resume the old 'strategic partnership' with Syria which is quite interesting as China was a strong backer of Assad. But in geopolitics nothing is personal and winners set the rules.

China has been actively engaging with Syria's new transitional government, marked by a significant meeting in Beijing in November 2025 .

The Chinese government has outlined a framework for this relationship, focusing on the following key principles and goals:

• Political Support & Principle: Officially, China respects the "independent choices" of the Syrian people . It advocates for a "Syrian-led and Syrian-owned" political process, supporting an inclusive dialogue to resolve the conflict and achieve national reconstruction .
• Diplomatic Engagement: This engagement was signaled by the visit of Syria's Foreign Minister to Beijing, with China expressing a willingness to help bring bilateral relations "back on track" and to play a constructive role in Syria's stability .
• Terrorism Concerns: A key part of China's dialogue with the new Syrian government has been the issue of terrorism. China has called on the transitional government to combat all UN-designated terrorist groups, specifically naming the "Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement" (ETIM), which it views as a threat to its own security .
• Development & Reconstruction: China has shown interest in participating in Syria's economic rebuilding, including cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative framework . This appears to be a central part of China's vision for engagement.

This high-level engagement follows the establishment of a "strategic partnership" with the previous Syrian government in 2023 , indicating a continued, pragmatic effort to maintain influence during the political transition.