China–Saudi Arabia relations (Chinese: 中沙关系, Arabic: العلاقات السعودية الصينية) refers to the current and historical bilateral relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two governments established official diplomatic relations on …

Mar 31, 2023 · Saudi Arabia this week moved closer to joining a China-led Asian security and economic bloc, having been granted the status of a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization...

Jan 21, 2025 · China has aligned its cooperation model with Saudi Arabia’s own priorities, most notably since the kingdom unveiled its Vision 2030. Although China announced the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, the big push in relations happened only after the ascendance of King Salman to the throne in 2015 and Riyadh’s push for Beijing to meet Saudi needs.

Dec 9, 2022 · China and Saudi Arabia expressed aligned policies on a range of areas from security to oil in a joint statement Friday, adding they will support each other while not interfering in each...

Dec 26, 2024 · In 2023, bilateral trade reached US$107.23 billion, with China exporting US$42.86 billion worth of goods to Saudi Arabia and importing US$64.37 billion. Key Chinese exports included machinery, metals, vehicles, textiles, and electronics, while imports from Saudi Arabia primarily comprised crude oil and petrochemical products.

Jun 12, 2024 · The United States is on the verge of signing a crucial bilateral defense pact with Saudi Arabia, which will significantly bolster its security commitment to the kingdom.

Nov 20, 2023 · In the first half of 2022, Saudi Arabia received $5.5 billion in investment and contracts through China’s Belt and Road Initiative, more than any other country, according to …

Jan 16, 2025 · One of the key countries with which China has strengthened its engagement is Saudi Arabia. The kingdom is an important regional power, with influence in the Arab-Islamic world as well as in the global energy market.

Sep 12, 2024 · China supports Saudi Arabia in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs and is ready to enhance multilateral coordination with Saudi Arabia, foster unity and cooperation among Asian nations, jointly uphold international fairness and justice, and promote global governance in a more just and reasonable direction, Li said.

Dec 9, 2022 · The Chinese side commended the Kingdom's positive contributions and outstanding support for the promotion of regional and international peace and stability. The Saudi side commended the efforts and initiatives of the People's Republic of China to achieve security and stability in the Middle East.