Chinese dictator Xi Jinping is apparently planning a visit to Saudi Arabia next week, two months after Biden’s embarrassing trip to the kingdom.
A senior Saudi official told thethat Saudi Arabia “has its swagger back” after the disastrous Biden visit, as de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman throws off years of international isolation and deals more boldly with Western governments. Knowing that the West is nervous about Riyadh falling into Beijing’s orbit will doubtless put even more pep in his step.
“We engage with our friends on equal terms. Friends don’t just arrive here, demand things and give nothing back,” the Saudi official said.seemed confident Xi would visit next week, and said preparations for his gala reception were well underway, but on Thursday the Chinese Foreign Ministry was still to make a public announcement. Xi has not made an official visit to a foreign nation since before the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak began.a memorandum of understanding last week for increased energy cooperation. The memo was vast in scope, covering all aspects of oil extraction and refining, and paving the way for China to make major investments in Saudi Arabia.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'She-Hulk' Character Posters Showcase Tatiana Maslany, Jameela Jamil, and Ginger GonzagaTatiana Maslany, Jameela Jamil, & Ginger Gonzaga each get their own SheHulkAttorneyAtLaw character posters ahead of the SheHulkOfficial premiere on Disney+ next week.
Read more »
Former Twitter manager convicted of spying for Saudi ArabiaA federal jury convicted a former Twitter manager Wednesday of selling users' private information to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Read more »
Former Twitter Employee Convicted of Spying for Saudi ArabiaA former employee of left-wing social media giant Twitter has been found guilty of using his position within the company to spy for the government of Saudi Arabia.
Read more »
The Hurry-Up: Dylan Raiola Named to MaxPreps’ 2024 Preseason All-America Team, 2025 QB Colton Gumino Says Ohio State Offer “Would Mean Everything”The Hurry-Up: Dylan Raiola makes MaxPreps’ 2024 preseason All-America team and 2025 quarterback Colton Gumino plans to visit Ohio State for the Wisconsin game.
Read more »
MLB Won’t Host Game at ‘Field of Dreams’ Site in 2023, per ReportThe Reds and Cubs will play in Iowa on Thursday, but the league isn't planning to schedule a return next year.
Read more »