A new geostrategic reality: Saudi Arabia’s growing role
Xi’s visit to Saudi Arabia is his second in six years, indicating that China is seeking to expand its ties with Saudi partners at the strategic level.
By SALEM ALKETBI
Published: DECEMBER 22, 2022
It is difficult to analyze the historic visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia without noting the significance and impact of the visit, as well as the unprecedented Arab-Chinese summit. The unprecedented summit, which took place a few months after US President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia last August, reflects the Kingdom’s growing importance and Riyadh’s role in its regional environment.
The Arab-China and Gulf-China Summits were held at the invitation of the kingdom and reflect Saudi Arabia’s leading role in laying out the cards in the region in accordance with the strategic interests of the Gulf and Arab countries. China’s role and global influence are growing, and this has happened significantly in recent years.
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Xi’s visit to Saudi Arabia is his second in six years, indicating that China is seeking to expand its ties with Saudi partners at the strategic level.
By SALEM ALKETBI
Published: DECEMBER 22, 2022
It is difficult to analyze the historic visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia without noting the significance and impact of the visit, as well as the unprecedented Arab-Chinese summit. The unprecedented summit, which took place a few months after US President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia last August, reflects the Kingdom’s growing importance and Riyadh’s role in its regional environment.
The Arab-China and Gulf-China Summits were held at the invitation of the kingdom and reflect Saudi Arabia’s leading role in laying out the cards in the region in accordance with the strategic interests of the Gulf and Arab countries. China’s role and global influence are growing, and this has happened significantly in recent years.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-725504