On December 14, 2025, in Riyadh, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to chart a new chapter in China-Saudi ties 🌟.
Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted China’s readiness to be Saudi Arabia’s most trustworthy and reliable partner in its national revitalization process. He outlined plans to:
- Strengthen traditional energy collaboration 🔋
- Expand cooperation in emerging industries like AI and high-tech 🤖
- Explore future sectors to open new prospects for the comprehensive strategic partnership 🚀
The crown prince affirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for the one-China principle and applauded China’s role in normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. He also expressed eagerness to deepen ties in:
- Oil and gas
- New energy
- Artificial intelligence
- High and new technologies
Looking ahead, both sides pledged to:
- Conclude negotiations on the China-GCC free trade agreement early
- Support China’s hosting of the 2026 China-Arab States Summit and the Second China-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit
- Maintain close communication to boost peace and security in the Middle East ✌️
Wang Yi also invited the crown prince to visit the Chinese mainland next year for the 2026 summit, underlining the shared commitment to drive global cooperation and innovation.
With inputs from Xinhua.
Reference(s):
Wang Yi: China ready to be Saudi Arabia's most trustworthy partner
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