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Xi Jinping lauds ‘new era’ in China’s ties with Saudi Arabia as key energy and defence deals are sealed

Xi Jinping to meet other Gulf oil producers and attend a wider summit with Arab league countries

The Independent UK

Saudi Crown Prince: We Intend to Present New Stage to Boost Gulf Development

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, inaugurated on Friday the work of the 43rd Gulf Summit at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. In his opening address, the Crown Prince said that the Kingdom intends to present the second phase of King…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia for Chinese leader Xi's visit

Gulf Arab leaders and others in the Mideast are meeting in Saudi Arabia as part of a state visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

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Nigerian Siamese Twins 'Hassana and Hasina' Arrive in Riyadh to Be Separated

The Nigerian Siamese twins "Hassana and Hasina" arrived Thursday in Riyadh, accompanied by their parents, coming from the Republic of Nigeria via an air medical evacuation plane. Upon arrival, the twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children Hospital at the Ministry of National Guard to study their case and…

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Saudi Arabia gathers China's Xi with Arab leaders in 'new era' of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Arab leaders on Friday at "milestone" summits hosted by Saudi Arabia in a show of strength by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as an aspiring leader of the Middle East and key partner for global powers.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi-Chinese Summit Culminates in Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

The meeting of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which was held at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, culminated in the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.…

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China, Saudi Arabia strengthen partnership on energy, defence

Beijing and Riyadh say they will ‘firmly support each other’s core interests’ during an official visit by Xi Jinping.

Al Jazeera

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China's Xi calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh

President Xi Jinping told Gulf Arab leaders on Friday that China would work to buy oil and gas in yuan, a move that would support Beijing's goal to establish its currency internationally and weaken the U.S. dollar's grip on world trade.

Reuters

Xi Announces Listing Saudi Arabia as Tourist Destination for Chinese Groups

China’s President Xi Jinping said his country listed Saudi Arabia as an outbound destination for Chinese tourist groups to expand interpersonal exchanges as well as cultural and popular exchanges. The announcement was made following Xi’s meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in Riyadh on…

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China's Xi strikes deals with Saudi royals during 'milestone' visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a raft of deals with Saudi officials during a three-day visit to Riyadh as Beijing seeks to shore up its Covid-hit economy and as the Saudis, long-term US allies, push to diversify their economic and political alliances.

France 24

Saudi Arabia, China Affirm Importance of Stable Global Oil Markets

Saudi Arabia and China reaffirmed the significance of stability in global oil markets and the Saudi role in that, a joint statement said on Friday, following Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the Kingdom. "The People's Republic of China welcomed the Kingdom’s role as a supporter of the balance and…

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With US-Saudi ties at a nadir, China’s leader comes calling

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — It was no fleeting fist bump, but a five-second handshake. And rather than a grimace and stiff hello, there were smiles and warm words of greeting.

Los Angeles Times

Saudi’s MBS and UAE led mediation in Brittney Griner’s prisoner swap, Middle Eastern nations claim

Saudi Arabia’ controversial crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the president of the UAE, have claimed they led the mediation efforts that led to the release of basketball star Brittney Griner.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia, China Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

Saudi Arabia and China have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, Saudi state news agency SPA said on Thursday, during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, met with Xi at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh in the…

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The Independent UK

Xi Jinping’s grand welcome in Saudi Arabia compared to Joe Biden’s ‘cold fist bump’

Analysts say contrast highlights how Saudi Arabia sees itself as having more in common with China than the US

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Greets China’s President at Al Yamamah Palace

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived on Thursday at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh to meet with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Chinese president was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Xi began Wednesday a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the…

The Independent UK

China's Xi at Saudi palace to meet royals on Mideast trip

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is meeting with Saudi Arabia’s king and the crown prince while on a visit to the kingdom

Reuters

Saudi Arabia signs Huawei deal, deepening China ties on Xi visit

Saudi Arabia and China showcased deepening ties with a series of strategic deals on Thursday during a visit by President Xi Jinping, including one with tech giant Huawei, whose growing foray into the Gulf region has raised U.S. security concerns.

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China's Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia to assert power and rival U.S. influence

China is looking to deepen ties with Saudi Arabia and meeting other Arab leaders months after President Biden visited the kingdom — and had rocky results.

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Xi Hopes for a Shift in Relations between China, Arabs

Chinese President Xi Jinping began Wednesday a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, where he was first met Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar and several Saudi officials. Beijing said Xi's visit is China's "most important…

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Chinese President Says to Discuss Developing Ties with Saudi Arabia during Official Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that he will discuss with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deepening bilateral relations between their countries during his visit to Saudi Arabia. Xi had arrived in Riyadh on…

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At Invitation of King Salman, Chinese President to Kick off Visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday

Chinese President Xi Jinping will kick off an official three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The visit will boost the historic ties and strategic partnership between their countries. King Salman and Xi will preside over…

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia readies full state pageantry for Xi Jinping visit

Chinese president’s three-day trip to Riyadh will lead to a ‘strategic agreement’ between the authoritarian powers

Tribune News Service

Lawsuit against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing is tossed

WASHINGTON — A federal judge tossed a lawsuit brought against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in response to input from the Biden administration that claimed he was immune in his newly-appointed prime minister post.

Reuters

Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince; Biden granted him immunity

A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the fiance of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi against Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, citing President Biden's grant of immunity.

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