Thursday, December 8, 2022

Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia as China looks to grow its Mideast footprint

Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

The visit showcases Beijing's ambitions to expand its influence in the Gulf, a region traditionally seen as a close U.S. security partner. Oil and defense are key to Chinese-Saudi ties.

(Image credit: Saudi Press Agency/AP)

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