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Published on: 08. December 2022

Xi in Saudi Arabia: It is about more than just oil

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Saudi capital, Riyadh Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on December 8, 2022. Photo by Saudi Press Agency/APAimages Riyadh Riyadh Saudi Arabia 081222_KSA_SPA_00 1 Copyright: xapaimagesxSaudixPressxAgencyxxapaimagesx

China's President Xi Jinping wants to take advantage of the strained relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States and is launching a charm offensive on the sheiks. But things will not be entirely straightforward for Xi. China also maintains ties with Iran, the Saudis' arch-enemy.

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Michael Radunski

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

Geopolitics New Silk Road Saudi Arabia USA Xi Jinping
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