Mohamad Zreik

Mohamad Zreik , a Postdoctoral Fellow at Sun Yat-sen University, is a recognized scholar in International Relations, specializing in China’s Arab-region foreign policy. His recent work in soft power diplomacy compares China’s methods in the Middle East and East Asia. His extensive knowledge spans Middle Eastern Studies, China-Arab relations, East Asian and Asian Affairs, Eurasian geopolitics, and Political Economy, providing him a unique viewpoint in his field. Dr. Zreik is a proud recipient of a PhD from Central China Normal University (Wuhan). He’s written numerous acclaimed papers, many focusing on China’s Belt and Road Initiative and its Arab-region impact. His groundbreaking research has established him as a leading expert in his field. Presently, he furthers his research on China’s soft power diplomacy tactics at Sun Yat-sen University. His significant contributions make him a crucial figure in understanding contemporary international relations.

Publications

Soft Power and Diplomatic Strategies in Asia and the Middle East
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 386 pages.
In a world witnessing the transformative rise of China, the intricate dynamics of its soft power diplomacy have become a focal point of global attention. As geopolitical...
Cultivating ILCs in China: A Pathway to Culturally Sustaining and Transformative Education
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 21 pages.
This chapter will take a close look at how intentional learning communities (ILCs) are helping to reform China's educational system. In the first section, classic Confucian...
The Paradox of Educational Inequality in Indonesia: Socioeconomic Implications and Paths Towards Inclusion
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 17 pages.
This chapter examines the causes and consequences of educational inequality in Indonesia, illuminating the intricate relationship between inequality and factors such as...
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Role of China-Africa Cooperation in the Evolution of Higher Education Amidst COVID-19 and Beyond
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 15 pages.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this chapter examines the trend toward distance learning at African universities and draws attention to the resulting digital divide and...
Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation and Sustainability: The Chinese Experience
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 20 pages.
In this chapter, the author takes a look at the big picture of digital disruption. This chapter analyzes China's remarkable rise to economic leadership by tracing the ways in...
Financial Misreporting and Corporate Governance Lapses: A Deep Dive Into the 1MDB Scandal in Malaysia
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 24 pages.
This chapter investigates the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) controversy by analyzing the system of financial misreporting that allowed for the large misuse of funds and the...
The Transformation of Healthcare Marketing in the New Digital Era: A Comprehensive Analysis With Reference to China
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 19 pages.
Focusing on China's distinct market, this chapter delves into how healthcare marketing has evolved in the digital age. It analyzes how developments in AI, big data analytics...
China's Energy Conundrum: Navigating Through Crises, Policy Responses, and Global Impact
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 21 pages.
China's energy dilemma is examined in this chapter, along with its historical and geopolitical settings. China's energy initiatives have a major impact on international...
Navigating the Green Path: A Perspective on Sustainable Consumption, Business Innovation, and Customer Experience in China
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 19 pages.
China has a major impact on global sustainability, and this chapter examines the nexus of sustainable consumerism, corporate innovation, and customer experience in this...
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Chinese Language Pedagogy: An In-Depth Analysis
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 20 pages.
This chapter explores the function of cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the metaverse in teaching Chinese as a foreign language....
Navigating Corporate Social Responsibility in China: Strategies, Challenges, and Prospects
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 22 pages.
This chapter examines the varied landscape of CSR in China, focusing on the specific difficulties and possibilities that this region presents. It examines the influence of...
Digital Transformation and Business Evolution in China: Opportunities and Challenges
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 28 pages.
This chapter delves into the potential and threats facing the digital sector in China, as well as the country's ongoing digital transformation and business evolution....
Decolonizing the Developmental Agenda: A Prerequisite for African Democracy and Governance
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 17 pages.
This chapter examines the colonial legacy, neo-colonial influences, and the fight for democratic government as root reasons of Africa's developmental issues. Institutional...
Assessing the Integration of Blockchain and Supply Chain Management: The Case of China
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 19 pages.
This chapter focuses on the Chinese market and explores the use of blockchain technology in supply chain management. It explores actual Chinese case studies while explaining...
Harnessing Innovation and Technology Transfer in Public Sector Management: The Case of China
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 19 pages.
Focusing on China's socioeconomic and political backdrop, this chapter investigates the value of innovation and the transfer of technology in public sector management. It...
Financial Inclusion in China: Determinants, Implications, and Path Forward
Mohamad Zreik, Sharifah Zannierah Syed Marzuki, Badar Alam Iqbal. © 2024. 23 pages.
In this chapter, the authors examine the causes, consequences, and potential development of financial inclusion in China. It explores how factors including financial literacy and...
Harnessing the Dragon: The Intersection of Chinese Leadership, Sustainability, and Confucian Philosophy in Modern Management
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 23 pages.
This chapter looks at how Confucian principles apply to contemporary management and how Chinese leadership might promote long-term sustainability. It looks at how China's...
Riding the Dragon: The Emergence and Impact of Over-the-Top Media in China
Mohamad Zreik, Runping Zhu. © 2024. 16 pages.
This chapter examines the growth and influence of over-the-top (OTT) media within China's unique economic and legal context. It examines the business models, revenue sources...
Rethinking Interpretive Theory in Contemporary Politics
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 13 pages.
An important turning point in world politics was reached with the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a stable unipolar structure. When it came to regulating...
Reskilling the Chinese Workforce in the New Era: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 27 pages.
In light of China's fast developing economy and labor market, this chapter examines the critical function of reskilling. This chapter stresses the importance of lifelong...
China's Belt and Road Initiative: An Instrument for Regional Conflict Mitigation and Global Power Shifts
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 20 pages.
This chapter explores the geopolitical and geoeconomic implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive project initiated in 2013 that could potentially...
Scaling Up SMEs in China: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunities for Sustainable Growth
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 17 pages.
This chapter provides an in-depth examination of the advantages and disadvantages that China's SMEs confront in the country's dynamic economic climate. It begins by...
China's Soft Power Diplomatic Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East: Towards a Win-Win Multilateral Cooperation?
Ndzalama Mathebula, Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 16 pages.
In the new global order foreign policy, bilateral and multilateral cooperation has come to be better understood and practiced through soft power as compared to coercive means...
Leveraging OpenAI for Enhanced Multifactor Productivity in Chinese Businesses
Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 23 pages.
This chapter explores how OpenAI's technologies boost multifactor productivity (MFP) in Chinese firms. MFP measures output efficiency against inputs like capital and labour....
The Russian-Ukrainian Conflict: Renewed Soviet Ambitions
Habib Al Badawi, Mohamad Zreik. © 2024. 18 pages.
After a long military buildup, Russian recognition of the unilaterally declared Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic, and entry of the Russian...
The Integration of China's Belt and Road Initiative Into Global Supply Chains: New Pathways for Social and Environmental Responsibility
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 21 pages.
This chapter uses the German supply chain act as a lens to examine the impact on corporate social responsibility (CSR) of China's belt and road initiative (BRI) and global...
Sustainability and Digital Transformation: The Case of Strategic Management in China
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 19 pages.
Given China's position as the world's second-largest economy, this chapter examines the interaction of sustainability and digital transformation in Chinese strategic...
Navigating the Dragon: China's Ascent as a Global Power Through Public Diplomacy
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 25 pages.
China has been increasingly adept at using public diplomacy to influence its image and relationships abroad. This chapter will examine China's use of public diplomacy to...
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Its Implications for Sustainable Development Goals: A Public Policy Perspective
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 15 pages.
This chapter analyzes China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its potential to help accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. It...
Governance in Post-COVID-19 China: Challenges, Responses, and Opportunities
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 22 pages.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this chapter explores how Chinese leadership has changed since then. It provides an in-depth analysis of the profound societal and economic...
Harnessing the Power of Blockchain Technology in Modern China: A Comprehensive Exploration
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 19 pages.
This chapter looks beyond cryptocurrencies to examine the wider usage and ramifications of blockchain technology in China. After introducing blockchain concepts, it examines...
China's Economic Development: Digital Transformation, Energy Efficiency, and Climate Change
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 14 pages.
This chapter examines China's economic development in detail, focusing on the role that digital transformation, energy efficiency, and climate change have played. How digital...
Harnessing Islamic Entrepreneurship for the Belt and Road Initiative: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 17 pages.
This chapter delves at how Islamic business practices and the belt and road initiative (BRI) can complement one another. It evaluates the potential synergy between Islamic...
Sustainable and Smart Supply Chains in China: A Multidimensional Approach
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 19 pages.
This chapter takes a multifaceted look at China's sustainable and smart supply chains. It examines China's impact on the environment and stresses the importance of a...
Stirring Up Soft Power: The Role of Chinese Cuisine in China's Cultural Diplomacy
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 15 pages.
The chapter discusses how Chinese food fits into China's overall soft power strategy. How Chinese food has been employed in cultural exchange programs, diplomatic...
Managing Diversity: A Study of Multicultural Workplaces in Arab and Chinese Societies Post Pandemic
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 24 pages.
This chapter examines the impact of the concept of “Global Citizenship” on multiethnic workplaces in Arab and Chinese communities after the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the...
Digital Burnout in Second Language Acquisition: Exploring Challenges and Solutions in the Chinese Context
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 26 pages.
In the wake of COVID-19, language students everywhere, but especially in China, are struggling with increased burnout and demotivation, which is mostly attributed to the rise of...
Navigating HRM Challenges in Post-Pandemic China: Multigenerational Workforce, Skill Gaps, and Emerging Strategies
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 18 pages.
Human resource management (HRM) in an aging society presents unique issues, and this chapter examines some of the most significant ones, such as labor shortages, skill gaps, and...
The Sacred Paths: A Case Study of Pilgrimage Routes in Southeast Asia With a Special Focus on Thailand
Mohamad Zreik. © 2023. 15 pages.
The pilgrimage routes of Southeast Asia are discussed in this chapter, with emphasis on Thailand. It examines the paths that already exist and suggests new ones that incorporate...