On Sunday (Dec 14, 2025), China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi sat down with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to map out a next-level strategic partnership 🤝.
Wang Yi emphasized that China is “ready to be Saudi Arabia’s most trustworthy and reliable partner” in its national revitalization. He outlined plans to boost traditional energy ties 🇸🇦🇨🇳, and dive deeper into emerging industries—think new energy, AI, and high-tech innovations 🧠💡.
The Crown Prince echoed the sentiment, praising China’s role in stabilizing Middle East peace and reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s support for the one-China principle. He also highlighted Saudi’s eagerness to:
- Deepen collaboration in oil, gas, renewables, and AI ⚡🔋🤖
- Back the second China-Arab States Summit and China-GCC Summit in 2026 🎤
- Push for a swift China-GCC free trade agreement to turbocharge regional trade 🚀
Bonus point: Saudi Arabia thanked China for helping normalize ties with Iran, underlining a shared vision for diplomacy and regional security 🌍.
Looking ahead, Wang Yi invited the Crown Prince to China in 2026 for the China-Arab States Summit. Both sides are ready to keep the conversation rolling, aiming to seal the China-GCC free trade deal and inject more stability into Middle East affairs.
For youth in South and Southeast Asia, this could mean new opportunities—cheaper clean energy tech, AI partnerships, and an even more connected global market. Stay tuned as China and Saudi Arabia gear up to reshape the future of energy and innovation!
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Wang Yi: China ready to be Saudi Arabia's most trustworthy partner
cgtn.com
