China, Saudi Arabia pledge to boost ties
2 years, 8 months ago

China, Saudi Arabia pledge to boost ties

China Daily  

Leaders agree to strengthen synergy between BRI, Vision 2030 blueprint China and Saudi Arabia have pledged to intensify trade and energy cooperation as part of efforts to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership amid the complex development of the international landscape caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis. In a telephone conversation on Friday, President Xi Jinping and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud also vowed to strengthen synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Vision 2030, a unique transformative economic and social reform blueprint that is opening Saudi Arabia up to the world, and boost the countries' communication and coordination on regional and international affairs. Noting that China supports Saudi Arabia's Green Middle East Initiative, Xi welcomed the Arabian country's participation in the China-proposed Global Development Initiative. The crown prince said that Saudi Arabia is willing to work with China to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen cooperation in various fields and boost communication and coordination with China in international and regional affairs.

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‘China on Steroids’: A Saudi Path to a Peaceful, Modern Middle East
4 weeks ago

‘China on Steroids’: A Saudi Path to a Peaceful, Modern Middle East

Politico  

This, in a couple of nutshells, is today’s Saudi Arabia, as transformed with a firm hand by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “We won’t just cut a deal.” Some speculate that King Salman, out of view mostly and giving MBS a free hand, has weighed in to rule out normalization without a good solution for the Palestinians. “We’ve moved from …

Riyadh and Teheran vow to elevate ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Riyadh and Teheran vow to elevate ties

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia and Iran reaffirmed their commitment on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties at the second meeting of the China-Saudi Arabia-Iran Trilateral Joint Committee held in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji chaired the Riyadh meeting attended by Chinese Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, who led the Chinese delegation, and Majid Takht Ravanchi, …

Saudi official commends Beijing's green efforts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saudi official commends Beijing's green efforts

China Daily  

China has done "exceptionally well" in tackling land degradation, drought and desertification, and its sharing of knowledge and experience will promote global efforts in fighting land degradation, says a senior Saudi Arabian official. Osama Ibrahim Faqeeha, deputy minister of environment of Saudi Arabia, said his country will host the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United …

Navigating West Asia: Irina Tsukerman on Trump's 100-day peace plan and foreign policy imperatives
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Navigating West Asia: Irina Tsukerman on Trump's 100-day peace plan and foreign policy imperatives

India Today  

In the evolving geopolitical landscape, the dynamics of West Asia and the strategic interplay involving Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, and the United States are increasingly complex. You said the 100-day plan or the first 100 days could look difficult for President Trump in implementing what he calls a peace plan or bringing about peace in West Asia. You do think …

Saudi Arabia Embraces Chinese Culture: A Journey Through Cultural Ties
2 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia Embraces Chinese Culture: A Journey Through Cultural Ties

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia and China are looking to enhance cultural ties between their countries through various initiatives. The two nations have a strong economic relationship, with China being Saudi Arabia's main trade partner and top partner overall. Cultural exchanges are also becoming increasingly important, with both countries working to promote people-to-people connections. This collaboration is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations …

China's Pragmatic Diplomacy in the Middle East: Balancing Interests and Promoting Justice
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Pragmatic Diplomacy in the Middle East: Balancing Interests and Promoting Justice

China Daily  

China's Middle East policy is centered on deepening economic cooperation, promoting stability, and advocating for justice. The country's pragmatic cooperation framework has enabled it to contribute to the stability of the region by mediating conflicts, fostering dialogue, and providing aid to countries facing political and security challenges.

China's Pragmatic Diplomacy in the Middle East: Balancing Interests and Promoting Justice
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Pragmatic Diplomacy in the Middle East: Balancing Interests and Promoting Justice

China Daily  

China's Middle East policy is centered on deepening economic cooperation, promoting stability, and upholding the values of justice and equality. The country's pragmatic cooperation framework, which underpins various initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, aims to foster connectivity and boost economic development across regions. China's efforts to resolve conflicts in the Middle East, including the brokering of a …

Saudi Arabia Targets 5 Million Chinese Tourists by 2030
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Targets 5 Million Chinese Tourists by 2030

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia aims to attract 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030, representing 8% of its total international visitors. The country will invest $800 billion to upgrade its tourism landscape, with a focus on developing new infrastructure, building luxury resorts, cultural and entertainment projects, and promoting Saudi Arabia's historical and natural landscapes to attract more international tourists.

Li vows to deepen trade ties with UAE
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Li vows to deepen trade ties with UAE

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang attends a welcoming ceremony hosted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on Sept 11, 2024. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang has stressed China's readiness to deepen trade ties with the United Arab Emirates, calling for heightened bilateral cooperation in …

China prioritizes Saudi Arabia in overall diplomacy, particularly in Middle East - Chinese premier
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China prioritizes Saudi Arabia in overall diplomacy, particularly in Middle East - Chinese premier

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and co-chairs the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee with him at Riyadh's al-Yamamah Palace in Saudi Arabia, Sept 11, 2024. RIYADH - China puts the development of relations with Saudi Arabia as a priority in its overall diplomacy, especially in …

China prioritizes Saudi Arabia in overall diplomacy, particularly in Middle East - Chinese premier
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China prioritizes Saudi Arabia in overall diplomacy, particularly in Middle East - Chinese premier

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and co-chairs the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee with him at Riyadh's al-Yamamah Palace in Saudi Arabia, Sept 11, 2024. China supports Saudi Arabia in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs and is ready to enhance multilateral …

More Saudi investment encouraged
3 months, 4 weeks ago

More Saudi investment encouraged

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang poses for a group photo with representatives of the Saudi business community and Chinese officials on Wednesday before a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY China's development will provide a broader market and more investment opportunities for enterprises from Saudi Arabia and other countries, amid a sluggish global economic recovery and growing uncertainties around the …

China, Saudi Arabia fortify pillar of relations by expanding investment, trade
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China, Saudi Arabia fortify pillar of relations by expanding investment, trade

China Daily  

RIYADH - Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Saudi Arabia, which concluded on Wednesday, has underscored the role of investment and trade as a key pillar of the China-Saudi Arabia relationship. Following the meetings, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih told Xinhua that China and Saudi Arabia have bright prospects for investment cooperation, noting that around 750 Chinese joint …

Chinese premier eyes further alignment of development strategies with Saudi Arabia
4 months ago

Chinese premier eyes further alignment of development strategies with Saudi Arabia

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to chair the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee and visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Tuesday. Li arrived here Tuesday to chair the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee and visit Saudi Arabia …

Saudi Arabia eyes China in maritime tourism push
4 months ago

Saudi Arabia eyes China in maritime tourism push

China Daily  

Enjoying coffee the Saudi way. Since July 1, Chinese tourists have enjoyed easier travel to Saudi Arabia. Alshaghrood welcomed the first wave of 175 Chinese language teachers that arrived in Saudi Arabia last week as an "important step" in bringing both cultures "closer together" as the Arab nation gradually opens to more visitors. "I think today the kingdom represents one …

Saudi Arabia eyes tie-ups with China in R&D, innovation
4 months ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tie-ups with China in R&D, innovation

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia is eyeing greater collaboration in research and development, as well as innovation with Asia as it looks to China for technology and automotive advancement in its mining sector transformation push, according to a senior government official. Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef, told China Daily in an interview in Hong Kong on …

Sino-Saudi ties prospering in energy sector
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sino-Saudi ties prospering in energy sector

China Daily  

By ZHENG XIN | China Daily | Updated: 2024-07-18 06:49 China and Saudi Arabia have embarked on several landmark projects to jointly bolster renewable energy efforts, which will pave the way for significant advancements in renewable energy infrastructure and technology that will benefit both nations, according to analysts. With a total investment of approximately $2.08 billion, the factory will further …

Sino-Saudi ties prospering in energy sector
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sino-Saudi ties prospering in energy sector

China Daily  

China and Saudi Arabia have embarked on several landmark projects to jointly bolster renewable energy efforts, which will pave the way for significant advancements in renewable energy infrastructure and technology that will benefit both nations, according to analysts. With a total investment of approximately $2.08 billion, the factory will further solidify the renewable energy collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia, …

Eye on the Middle East | How China-Saudi defence ties are evolving
6 months, 1 week ago

Eye on the Middle East | How China-Saudi defence ties are evolving

Hindustan Times  

On June 25, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visited Beijing, holding meetings with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun as well as the Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia. This is even more so as it is the United States’ defence commitments to the Middle East that continue to be seen as …

Future oriented
7 months, 1 week ago

Future oriented

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY China and the Arab states are seeking to build on the achievements of the past two decades of cooperation The past 20 years since the first China-Arab States Cooperation Forum have witnessed the rapid development of relations between China and the Arab states, and the two sides have been working hand in hand for peace and development. …

Blueprint set for future of Sino-Arab ties
7 months, 1 week ago

Blueprint set for future of Sino-Arab ties

China Daily  

Representatives of Arab countries attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum in Beijing on Thursday. Over the past week, the world has seen packed diplomatic schedules producing fruitful outcomes, both at the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum in Beijing and in the state visits made by leaders of …

Potential of Sino-Arab economic cooperation highlighted
7 months, 1 week ago

Potential of Sino-Arab economic cooperation highlighted

China Daily  

China and Arab states have substantial potential to deepen their economic and trade relations, particularly in the financial and energy sectors, boosting growth for both sides and contributing to global economic recovery, experts and business leaders said on Thursday. Li Lei, vice-president of Saudi Basic Industries Corp, said the new cooperative content between China and Arab states will not only …

Potential of Sino-Arab economic cooperation highlighted
7 months, 1 week ago

Potential of Sino-Arab economic cooperation highlighted

China Daily  

China and Arab states have substantial potential to deepen their economic and trade relations, particularly in the financial and energy sectors, boosting growth for both sides and contributing to global economic recovery, experts and business leaders said on Thursday. Li Lei, vice-president of Saudi Basic Industries Corp, said the new cooperative content between China and Arab states will not only …

China, Arab states begin new era of cooperation
7 months, 1 week ago

China, Arab states begin new era of cooperation

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY In the 20th year of its establishment, the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum is holding its 10th ministerial meeting in Beijing, where leaders and ministers from China and Arab countries will gather to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation and build a China-Arab community with a shared future. Cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and Arab countries …

China, Arab states begin new era of cooperation
7 months, 1 week ago

China, Arab states begin new era of cooperation

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY In the 20th year of its establishment, the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum is holding its 10th ministerial meeting in Beijing, where leaders and ministers from China and Arab countries will gather to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation and build a China-Arab community with a shared future. Cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and Arab countries …

Xi Hosts Arab Leaders as China-Mideast Ties Widen Beyond Trade
7 months, 1 week ago

Xi Hosts Arab Leaders as China-Mideast Ties Widen Beyond Trade

Live Mint  

President Xi Jinping will meet Arab leaders this week seeking deeper ties in a region where China does plenty of business — and increasingly diplomacy, too. The UAE plays a “key role in the Belt and Road Initiative” – Beijing’s global infrastructure drive – and has more than 6,600 Chinese brands registered in the country, Bloomberg Intelligence wrote last week. …

Reconciliation a triumph of peace
1 year ago

Reconciliation a triumph of peace

China Daily  

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaks during an emergency meeting of Arab League foreign ministers in Cairo on May 7. KHALED DESOUKI/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Experts applaud China's mediation in Saudi-Iran deal as best practice of Global Security Initiative Footage aired on Saudi Arabia's Al Ekhbariya TV shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, wearing a traditional Palestinian keffiyeh scarf, greeting Saudi officials at …

Saudi students taking classes in Mandarin
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi students taking classes in Mandarin

China Daily  

A visitor uses a virtual reality headset and wand to practice brush calligraphy at the Second China-GCC Language and Culture Forum in Beijing on Thursday. Chinese language and culture have gained popularity in member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, especially in Saudi Arabia over the past year, education officials and experts said at the Second China-GCC Language and Culture …

Saudi students taking classes in Mandarin
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi students taking classes in Mandarin

China Daily  

A visitor uses a virtual reality headset and wand to practice brush calligraphy at the Second China-GCC Language and Culture Forum in Beijing on Thursday. Chinese language and culture have gained popularity in member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, especially in Saudi Arabia over the past year, education officials and experts said at the Second China-GCC Language and Culture …

China and Saudi Arabia moving closer to share economic benefits
1 year, 2 months ago

China and Saudi Arabia moving closer to share economic benefits

China Daily  

Trade and economic cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia will see strong growth momentum in the years ahead, driven by the alignment of economic interests and concerted efforts to enhance synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Saudi Vision 2030, said analysts and company executives. While the core of China-Saudi Arabia business relations has historically revolved around the oil …

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel

The Independent  

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China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang
1 year, 4 months ago

China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang

Al Jazeera  

Beijing’s top diplomat lauds improving ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, calls for full resumption of Tehran nuclear deal. China’s top diplomat has said that a Chinese-mediated detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia was driving a “wave of reconciliation” in the Middle East and pledged to firmly support Tehran on “issues concerning core interests”. Wang told Amir-Abdollahian that Beijing appreciated …

Meeting sends positive signal amid conflict
1 year, 5 months ago

Meeting sends positive signal amid conflict

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia security talks to help solve Russia-Ukraine crisis lauded Representatives from China, the US, and Saudi Arabia take part in talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over the weekend, in an effort to find a solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/REUTERS The meeting of several national security advisers hosted by Saudi Arabia in Jeddah over the weekend to …

Middle East Roundup: What’s going on with Saudi Arabia and China?
1 year, 6 months ago

Middle East Roundup: What’s going on with Saudi Arabia and China?

Al Jazeera  

And a shark attack in Egypt, Gaddafi’s fifth son on hunger strike in Lebanon. Here’s the Middle East this week: What’s going on with Saudi Arabia? The kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund will be taking over the four largest football clubs, two of which have wooed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, upping Saudi football’s star power. …

Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia and China’s strengthening relationship is increasingly important to both Riyadh and Beijing as the kingdom pushes ahead with Vision 2030 and China with its Belt and Road Initiative. In March, Saudi Tourism Authority CEO Fahd Hamidaddin met with China’s Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Rao Quan to discuss launching joint tourism initiatives aimed at helping the kingdom …

Saudi Arabia Pushes for Cooperation with China, Disregards Western Suspicions
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia Pushes for Cooperation with China, Disregards Western Suspicions

News 18  

Saudi Arabia wants to collaborate, not compete, with China, the kingdom’s energy minister declared on Sunday, saying he “ignored” Western suspicions over their growing ties. OIL DEALS In March, state oil giant Saudi Aramco announced two major deals to raise its multi-billion dollar investment in China and bolster its rank as China’s top provider of crude. They were the biggest …

The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
1 year, 8 months ago

The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

The Diplomat  

The March 10 agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic and economic ties is the latest development in the geopolitical shifts in the Gulf region that have been taking shape since January 2021. Mediating a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia fits China’s broader strategy and interests in the Persian Gulf. While economic relations are unequivocally unbalanced in …

China a growing player in Middle East
1 year, 8 months ago

China a growing player in Middle East

China Daily  

Editor's note: The Global Security Initiative aims to eliminate the root causes of international conflicts, improve global security governance, and encourage joint international efforts to bring more stability. JIN DING/CHINA DAILY That China has brokered a historic diplomatic deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran — the two countries have decided to resume diplomatic ties after seven years — may come …

The olive branch effect of the Beijing Accord
1 year, 8 months ago

The olive branch effect of the Beijing Accord

The Hindu  

Just over a month after the Beijing Accord restored ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the regional landscape is witnessing not war, death and destruction but ministers and diplomats dashing from one capital to another to discuss initiatives to promote political and economic cooperation. And, the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, isolated for a decade, has been a welcome guest in …

China helps narrow the gulf between Iran and Saudi Arabia
1 year, 8 months ago

China helps narrow the gulf between Iran and Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 18, 2023 16:13 IST - 10 MINS READ The March 10 announcement from Iran and Saudi Arabia that they had agreed to resume normal diplomatic ties caught most of the international community by surprise. The National Security Advisers of Iran and Saudi Arabia, Ali Shamkhani and Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban, signed the agreement in Beijing in …

Diplomacy, with a change in terms of reference
1 year, 8 months ago

Diplomacy, with a change in terms of reference

The Hindu  

Mediation is rarely a spontaneous act; more often than not it is preceded by quiet efforts to seek a meeting point between differing viewpoints of individuals or organisations. A commentary in an Iranian newspaper on March 11 depicted the event as ‘One agreement and seven achievements’; it listed the latter as Tehran’s willingness to engage in dialogue; failure of U.S.’s …

Saudi Arabia’s quest for strategic autonomy
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s quest for strategic autonomy

The Hindu  

The story so far: Saudi Arabia, which had adopted an aggressive foreign policy in recent years seeking to expand its influence in West Asia and roll back that of Iran, its bitter rival, is now following a dramatic course correction. For example, in Syria, Iran’s only state ally in West Asia, Saudi Arabia joined hands with its Gulf allies as …

Top Saudi and Iranian envoys meet in China for a deal that could remake the region
1 year, 9 months ago

Top Saudi and Iranian envoys meet in China for a deal that could remake the region

NPR  

Top Saudi and Iranian envoys meet in China for a deal that could remake the region Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Years of proxy fighting, missile strikes and mudslinging could be winding down with Thursday's first face-to-face meeting of Saudi Arabia's and Iran's top diplomats in more than seven years. Saudi Arabia's state-run …

Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war
1 year, 9 months ago

Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In the years since Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman catapulted to power, it has been hard to find a controversy in the Middle East that doesn’t somehow involve the 37-year-old heir to the throne. The moves toward reaching a détente with Iran, reestablishing ties to Syria and ending the kingdom’s yearslong war in Yemen …

Saudi partners with China-led security bloc as ties grow
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi partners with China-led security bloc as ties grow

Al Jazeera  

Saudi cabinet approves decision at a meeting chaired by King Salman in a move that could grant Riyadh dialogue partner status in the bloc. Saudi Arabia has agreed to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a “dialogue partner”, state media reported on Wednesday, the latest indication of closer political ties with China. The move would grant Riyadh “the status of …

Explained: The rising influence of China over West Asia
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained: The rising influence of China over West Asia

Firstpost  

China’s involvement in the region shifts from being purely driven by commercial interests to one that involves security cooperation, to safeguard its expanding assets and expatriate population China’s billions of dollars in global investments and infrastructure projects seem to be paying off politically and economically. China’s exports to Saudi Arabia have annually increased at 15.3 per cent year on year …

It’s advantage China in the Saudi-Iran deal
1 year, 9 months ago

It’s advantage China in the Saudi-Iran deal

Hindustan Times  

Riyadh snapped diplomatic relations with Tehran after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran in 2016 following the Saudi authorities’ execution of the revered Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr whom a Saudi special court awarded death sentence on the charges of seeking 'foreign meddling' in Saudi Arabia, 'disobeying' its rulers and taking up arms against the security forces. Since 2022 …

With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast
1 year, 9 months ago

With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers — China and the United States. “We’re looking forward here in trying to make sure that this strategic partnership really does in every possible way support our national security interests there in the region and around the world,” White House National …

With Saudi deals, U.S., China battle for influence in Mideast
1 year, 9 months ago

With Saudi deals, U.S., China battle for influence in Mideast

The Hindu  

In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers — China and the United States. But China's involvement in facilitating a resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties and the major Boeing contract — one the White House said it advocated for — have added a new twist to Mr. Biden's roller-coaster relationship with …

With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast
1 year, 9 months ago

With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world's two leading powers, signing a Chinese-facilitated deal aimed at restoring diplomatic ties with its arch-nemesis Iran and announcing a massive contract to buy commercial planes from US manufacturer Boeing. But China's involvement in facilitating a resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties and the major Boeing contract …

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