Obtaining energy supplies from Gulf countries is a major concern for China, but it also wants to boost technological ties with the region. Photo: AFP
Obtaining energy supplies from Gulf countries is a major concern for China, but it also wants to boost technological ties with the region. Photo: AFP
US-China relations
China /  Diplomacy

China seeks to boost ties with Saudis as Arab summit announced

  • Beijing is seeking to enhance its energy ties with the Gulf at a time when the US-Saudi relationship is coming under strain
  • President Xi Jinping’s attendance is yet to be confirmed, but Saudi Arabia has previously said he is planning to visit the country

Teddy NgKawala Xie
Teddy Ng and Kawala Xie

Updated: 12:15am, 26 Nov, 2022

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Obtaining energy supplies from Gulf countries is a major concern for China, but it also wants to boost technological ties with the region. Photo: AFP
Obtaining energy supplies from Gulf countries is a major concern for China, but it also wants to boost technological ties with the region. Photo: AFP
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