Xi Says Saudi Arabia is a Foreign Relations Priority as Beijing and Riyadh Elevate Ties

What’s new: China has elevated its relations with Saudi Arabia to a comprehensive strategic partnership during President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Middle Eastern country this week, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.

During his meeting with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh, Xi said that China sees Saudi Arabia as an important force in the multi-polar world and attaches great importance in developing stronger ties with Saudi Arabia.