Saudi and Chinese flags flew Wednesday in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, ahead of the visit. Gulf Arab states are trying to recalibrate their foreign policy as the United States turns its attention to elsewhere in the world.
Though few other details about the visit have emerged, Chinese authorities offered superlatives ahead of the trip. Xi plans to meet both 86-year-old Saudi King Salman, as well as his 37-year-old son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. For Prince Mohammed, hosting Xi boosts his own international profile after being linked to the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
pokerface if I ever saw one
Murderous dictators unite!
Another nail is the coffin of the petro dollar
SharonT20519250 Best get energy independence now rather than wait for China to own the world first. Oh yeah, they may cut their buddies the Ruskies in for a small share to keep them in line.
More oil please… lol
And reporters will get cement shoes