Xi in Saudi Arabia for energy-focused visit

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 09, 2022 12:04 am

RIYADH: Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for a visit that is likely to focus on energy ties as Washington warned of Beijing's growing influence.

Xi, who was recently reanointed as leader of the world's second-biggest economy, arrived in the capital Riyadh, Chinese and Saudi state media said, for a three-day visit that will include talks with Saudi and other Arab leaders.

WARM WELCOME Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) is welcomed by Prince Faisal bin Bandar al-Saud (left), governor of Riyadh province, at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. SAUDI PRESS AGENCY HANDOUT PHOTO VIA AFP

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