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Saudi-Chinese Summit Culminates in Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

The meeting of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which was held at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, culminated in the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.…

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China, Saudi Arabia strengthen partnership on energy, defence

Beijing and Riyadh say they will ‘firmly support each other’s core interests’ during an official visit by Xi Jinping.

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China's Xi calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh

President Xi Jinping told Gulf Arab leaders on Friday that China would work to buy oil and gas in yuan, a move that would support Beijing's goal to establish its currency internationally and weaken the U.S. dollar's grip on world trade.

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Xi Announces Listing Saudi Arabia as Tourist Destination for Chinese Groups

China’s President Xi Jinping said his country listed Saudi Arabia as an outbound destination for Chinese tourist groups to expand interpersonal exchanges as well as cultural and popular exchanges. The announcement was made following Xi’s meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in Riyadh on…

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Saudi-China Summit: Deepening Ties Within Framework of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Saudi Arabia and China stressed in a joint statement on Friday the importance of continuing joint action in all fields and deepening relations within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed…

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China's Xi strikes deals with Saudi royals during 'milestone' visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a raft of deals with Saudi officials during a three-day visit to Riyadh as Beijing seeks to shore up its Covid-hit economy and as the Saudis, long-term US allies, push to diversify their economic and political alliances.

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Sisi, Xi Discuss Global Challenges

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held two separate meetings with his Chinese and Iraqi counterparts in Riyadh on Thursday. The meetings touched on the regional and global developments, the challenges facing the Middle East, and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said Sisi exchanged views with China’s…

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China's Xi meets Arab leaders on 'milestone' Saudi trip

Riyadh (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Arab leaders in the Saudi capital on Friday for summits he has described as "milestone events" at a time of economic uncertainty and geopolitical realignment.

AFP

With US-Saudi ties at a nadir, China’s leader comes calling

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — It was no fleeting fist bump, but a five-second handshake. And rather than a grimace and stiff hello, there were smiles and warm words of greeting.

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Newcastle notes: Saudi hosts' classy gesture, injury latest and a potential new deal earned

Newcastle United picked up the Diriyah Season Cup in Riyadh on a great night in the Middle East

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Newcastle owners see deal they can do, untouchable found and millions could be saved - 5 things

Newcastle United ran out 5-0 winners against Al Hilal in the Diriyah Season Cup and here are five things we learned from the pre-season friendly in Riyadh

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Newcastle United 5-0 Al-Hilal report as five-star Magpies lift Diriyah Cup with comfortable win

Newcastle United made light work of their Saudi opponents with a 5-0 win over Al-Hilal in Riyadh

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China's Xi, Saudi royals ink deals during high-stakes visit

Riyadh (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince met Thursday on an Arab outreach visit that has earned a rebuke from Washington, reaching deals in areas including energy and infrastructure.

AFP

Who are Al Hilal? Newcastle's opponents ready to give Howe's side a warm welcome and tough game

Newcastle United take on Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in Riyadh on Thursday evening

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Saudi Arabia, China Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

Saudi Arabia and China have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, Saudi state news agency SPA said on Thursday, during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, met with Xi at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh in the…

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Chris Wood to get League Cup last-16 audition for Newcastle United in Riyadh tonight

Newcastle United face a big clash against Al-Hilal in Riyadh later

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Saudi Crown Prince Greets China’s President at Al Yamamah Palace

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived on Thursday at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh to meet with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Chinese president was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Xi began Wednesday a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the…

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Saudi Arabia signs Huawei deal, deepening China ties on Xi visit

Saudi Arabia and China showcased deepening ties with a series of strategic deals on Thursday during a visit by President Xi Jinping, including one with tech giant Huawei, whose growing foray into the Gulf region has raised U.S. security concerns.

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China's Xi meets Saudi crown prince on high-stakes visit

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As US watches on, China-Saudi relations grow in importance

Chinese President Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to much fanfare, unlike the low-key welcome afforded to US President Biden.

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Sudan Forum Affirms Strong Arab-Chinese Relations

Ambassadors of Arab countries in Khartoum called for deepening Arab-Chinese relations, stressing the mutual strategic interests between Arab countries and Beijing and the importance of pushing them to the highest level of comprehensive cooperation. Khartoum hosted on Wednesday a forum on the "Arab-Chinese Summit: Current Challenges and Future Prospects" ahead…

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Saudi Arabia to Establish Regional Center for Chinese Factories in Riyadh

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Wednesday that relations between Saudi Arabia and China are witnessing a paradigm shift, which reflects the keenness of both countries’ leaderships to develop them. Prince Abdulaziz said both sides seek to bolster cooperation in the energy supply chains by establishing a…

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GCC Preparatory Ministerial Meeting Discusses Gulf-Chinese Summit

The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held Wednesday the 154th Preparatory Ministerial Council meeting of the GCC Supreme Council in Riyadh. The meeting was chaired by the Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr al-Busaidi, Chairman of the current session of the GCC Ministerial Council, with the participation of…

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Xi Hopes for a Shift in Relations between China, Arabs

Chinese President Xi Jinping began Wednesday a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, where he was first met Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar and several Saudi officials. Beijing said Xi's visit is China's "most important…

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Newcastle United notes Riyadh edition: Eddie Howe transfer blueprint, another new commercial tie up

The Magpies have spent the week in Saudi Arabia with some big events taking place in the city of Riyadh

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