Get ready, world! China and Saudi Arabia are turbocharging their 35-year friendship. During Chinese Vice President Han Zheng’s whirlwind five-day visit to Riyadh, both sides pledged to rocket their comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights 🚀.
Han’s agenda was packed: he met Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, joined the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, and delivered warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to King Salman and the crown prince. Since Xi’s landmark visit in 2022, the momentum between the Chinese mainland and Saudi Arabia has been unstoppable.
✍️ It all ties back to the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, which is driving reforms and high-level opening-up on the Chinese mainland—perfect fuel for fresh partnerships.
Here’s the game plan they cooked up:
- 🔬 Innovate & Green Up: Push traditional and cutting-edge industries, fuel green growth, and drive a low-carbon world.
- 🌐 Open & Win-Win: Strengthen global supply chains, boost resilience, and power economic recovery.
- 🤝 People-Powered Prosperity: Embrace inclusive globalization and share development chances with fellow developing countries.
- 🌏 Solidarity & Multilateralism: Champion genuine multilateralism in the UN and G20, shaping a fairer international system.
On top of that, Han spotlighted future collabs in AI, renewable energy, mining, and culture—plus high-quality Belt and Road projects. Both nations also plan deeper cultural exchanges and fresh investment vibes from businesses on both sides, echoing calls for mutual benefit and shared success.
Saudi Arabia voiced strong support for the one-China policy and praised China’s fair play on Middle East peace efforts. They’re ready to deepen ties in trade, tech, and green energy, aiming for common development and stability in the region.
As the FII wraps up, the stage is set for a new chapter in China-Saudi cooperation: one fueled by innovation, sustainability, and a vision for a future built together. Stay tuned, because this dynamic duo is just getting started! 🌟
Reference(s):
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