23.02.2017 - 10:09 [ Institute for National Security Studies ]

Slowly but Surely: Growing Relations between Saudi Arabia and China

(29.1.2017) From China’s perspective, enhanced relations with the Saudi kingdom address a variety of interests. From Saudi Arabia’s perspective, China constitutes a stable and reliable strategic partner that complements the kingdom’s strategic relations with the United States, mainly on economic and political dimensions, and without the unpleasant Western criticism on issues relating to human rights and democratization.