Both countries as well as the broader region have much to gain from the reset in relations — if the agreement truly holds.
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China’s Role in Iran-Saudi Deal Shows Xi’s Challenge to U.S.-led Order
Brokering a rapprochement between the Middle Eastern rivals underscores the Chinese leader’s ambition of offering an alternative to a U.S.-led world order.
What to Know About the Iran-Saudi Deal
The regional rivals have agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties in an agreement brokered by China that could reverberate across the Middle East and beyond.
Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel
The Saudi crown prince is seeking a civilian nuclear program and security assurances from President Biden, a steep price for an agreement long sought by Israel.
‘Equality of Injustice for All’: Saudi Arabia Expands Crackdown on Dissent
The kingdom’s courts are meting out harsher punishments than ever to citizens who criticize the government, with prosecutions built on Twitter posts ending in prison sentences of 15 to 45 years.
China to Cooperate With Gulf Nations on Nuclear Energy and Space, Xi Says
The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, says that he is eager to work with the Middle Eastern countries, longstanding U.S. allies, in a series of sensitive fields.
Chasing the U.S., China’s Leader Emerges From Diplomatic Isolation
Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights Beijing’s renewed bid to compete with Washington after years of preoccupation with the pandemic.
China and Saudi Arabia Sign Strategic Partnership as Xi Visits Kingdom
The Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s trip to Saudi Arabia showcases Beijing’s growing ties with the kingdom, a longtime American ally that is seeking greater self-reliance.
US Court Dismisses Suit Against Saudi Crown Prince in Khashoggi Killing
The court followed the Biden administration’s guidance that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has immunity as a head of government in a case over the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Qatar’s World Cup Narrows Rift With Saudi Arabia
The Gulf neighbors were split for years in a bitter regional dispute. Now, the glare of attention provided by the soccer tournament is highlighting their complicated reunion.