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China-Saudi Arabia relations
China and 22 Arab Countries Reach Consensus on Gaza Ceasefire and Further Cooperation
By Nick Carraway
China is one of the few geopolitically prominent countries that has managed to maintain good relations with Israel, Palestine, and the wider Muslim world.
Will China Replace the US As Saudi Arabia’s Main Ally?
By Aparna Divya
Riyadh is trying to strike a balance between short-term economic benefits from China and its long-standing strategic alliance with the United States.
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
Dr. Erica Downs discusses the economic and geopolitical impacts of China’s energy transition.
China and Saudi Arabia: A Partnership Under Pressure
By Duncan Bartlett
As war returns to the Middle East, what are the implications for the relationship between Saudi Arabia and China?
China’s Middle East Agenda
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Julian Spencer-Churchill and Behrouz Ayaz.
China’s Diplomatic Coup in the Middle East: The Facts Behind the Hype
By François Godement
China’s diplomatic push into the region is less than meets the eye – but it should not be ignored, either.
Middle Eastern Countries Are Rebalancing Relations With the US and China
By Dale Aluf
Gulf states aren’t choosing China over the U.S., but rather weaning themselves away from overdependence on Washington by engaging with a variety of other partners.
The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
By Mehran Haghirian and Jacopo Scita
When it was clear that an agreement was possible to finalize the détente, China took the mantle of responsibility and the role of a direct mediator.
Iran, Saudi Arabia Agree to Resume Ties, With China’s Help
By Jon Gambrell
The major diplomatic breakthrough, negotiated in Beijing with China as mediator, is a demonstration of China's influence in the Middle East.
Can China Continue to Balance Between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
By Jesse Marks
Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Riyadh resulted in a rare diplomatic rebuke from Tehran.
Xi’s Visit Marks New Era for China-Arab Relations
By Wang Jin
The Chinese leader’s trip to Saudi Arabia involved outreach to the entire bloc of Arab states, adding momentum to growing ties.
Xi Jinping’s Trip to Riyadh Is About More Than Saudi-US Relations
By William Figueroa
China-Saudi Arabia relations are both deeper and more limited than recent coverage suggests.
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