Why Xi Jinping is moving in on Saudi Arabia relationship

Reports China’s Xi Jinping is heading to Saudi Arabia this week to cement relation with the Middle-Eastern country

Some unverified reports suggest China’s Xi Jinping is heading to Saudi Arabia this week for the China-Arab summit and China-GCC conference.

Anonymous sources say 14 Arab heads of state will front the “milestone” meeting, as they move to tighten Chinese-Arab relations.

The long-awaited visit comes at a time of high geopolitical tensions.

Saudi Arabia is one of the United States largest allies in the middle-east, but the two are in a heated trade dispute over oil production.

As China now looks to cement its relationship with the nation, potentially treading on the wests toes.

Some suggest China’s motives may be linked to economic benefits from the Middle-Eastern nations.

China has recently been strengthening its communications with Gulf monarchies. It has also become noticeably friendly with American enemies in Iran and Russia.