China–Saudi Arabia relations

China–Saudi Arabia relations

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The People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) established official diplomatic relations on 21 July 1990.

Prior to the 1990s, bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the PRC did not exist. In 1975, Saudi Arabia refused to recognize the PRC as a country, despite the PRC's desire to establish relations and acceptance of Saudi Arabian policies. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the countries have had an increasingly warm diplomatic relationship.

China and Saudi Arabia have been increasing cooperation in the energy and financial sectors, the Belt and Road Initiative, and has signed numerous deals across several areas. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman also hinted that China could boost its diplomatic footprint in the Middle East, while stating that "Saudi Arabia is willing to work hard with China to promote global and regional peace, security and prosperity". It is said that "oil is the backbone of the relationship", while Saudi Arabia has long relied on China for arms sales, including weapons the former could not acquire from anywhere.

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