This visit of Xi Jinping is his third foreign trip since the beginning of 2020. The visit also comes at a time when the Chinese president was given a record third five-year term as the country’s leader in October.
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president of china Xi Jinping (Xi Jinping) tomorrow on Wednesday to attend a meeting with the oil-rich Gulf countries. Saudi Arab reached. Arab countries are very important in terms of energy supply to China. Beijing COVID-19 Due to strict related restrictions, it is engaged in trying to revive its sluggish economy. He has gone on a trip to Saudi Arabia for 3 days.
Saudi and Chinese flags were raised on Wednesday in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, upon the arrival of Jinping. The Chinese President shook hands with Saudi officials after alighting from his official plane at the airport. The visit is taking place at a time when the Arab countries want to strengthen relations with China due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the tough stance of Western countries against Moscow.
Jinping’s visit amid strained relations
His visit is taking place at a time when relations between Saudi Arabia and America are not going well. During this visit, President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the China-Arab countries summit and the Gulf Cooperation Council, which will include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Regarding Jinping’s visit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning told reporters on Wednesday, “Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, this will be the largest and very high-level event between the Arab countries and China, which will promote China and Arab countries.” Will prove to be a milestone in the history of
Crown Prince can get benefit
Xi Jinping plans to meet Saudi King Salman, 86, as well as his 37-year-old son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The meeting is significant for Prince Mohammed as hosting Xi is expected to raise his own international profile because of his links to the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
In addition to China’s oil purchases, its construction expertise could also be harnessed for Prince Mohammed’s $500 billion futuristic city of Neom on the Red Sea. Many Chinese construction firms are based in Arab countries in the Persian Gulf, Has been working especially in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Jinping’s third foreign trip in 3 years
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia, which is home to Islam’s holiest sites, has also provided political protection against China’s harsh policies towards Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.
More than one million are believed to have been sent to detention centers in China and people have been forced to denounce Islam and swear allegiance to Jinping and the party.
This visit of Xi Jinping is his third foreign trip since the beginning of 2020. The visit also comes at a time when the Chinese President, who was given a third five-year term as the country’s leader in October. At present, Jinping and his government are facing huge opposition in their own country due to the strict restrictions of Corona.
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