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.

China’s Xi Heads to Saudi Arabia to Boost Beijing’s Influence in the Middle East

By Shannon Tiezzi

Xi Jinping will attend the first China-Arab States summit as both sides see an opportunity to advance relations.

Xi Jinping’s Many G-20 Summits

By Shannon Tiezzi

Amid the rapid clip of bilateral meetings, who Xi didn’t meet with was perhaps a better question than who he did.

The Impact and Implications of China’s Growing Influence in the Middle East

By Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal

China has struck a careful balance between regional rivals, especially Iran and the Gulf. But amid shifting dynamics, staying neutral may not be an option.

The Gulf States in China-US Rivalry

By Mercy A. Kuo

Insights from Jonathan Fulton.

The Chinese Muslim Diaspora in Mecca: Lessons for the BRI in the Middle East

By Seong Hyeon Choi

From the earliest days, China's interactions with the Middle East were based not only on trade, but on religious and cultural connections.

China’s Foreign Minister Heads to the Middle East

By Shannon Tiezzi

Wang Yi's six-country tour highlights the region's expanding importance for China.

China and Saudi Arabia: The Global Ambitions of Mohammad bin Salman

By Mercy A. Kuo

Insights from James Dorsey.

China’s Rise in the Middle East: Beyond Economics

By Nicholas Lyall

As China’s economic leadership grows, can it keep aloof from tangled regional politics and security issues?

Chinese President and Saudi Crown Prince Hold a ‘Win-Win’ Meeting

By Charlotte Gao

China and Saudi Arabia plan to expand cooperation on a wide variety of fields, including counterterrorism.

The Risks of the China-Saudi Arabia Partnership

By Samuel Ramani

Geopolitical factors, as well as Saudi Arabia's own domestic landscape, could limit the relationship's potential.

What the Saudi Shake up Means for China

By Wang Mouzhou

The success or failure of Saudi Arabia's reform campaign will have huge ramifications for China.

Closer Ties: China And Saudi Arabia Sign $70 Billion in New Deals

By Charlotte Gao

China says its bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia have entered a new era.