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Xi in Saudi Arabia for energy-focused visit

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 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
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