China To Hold Summit with Arab Nations During Xi Visit to Saudi Arabia

Dec. 6, 2022 (EIRNS)—Chinese President Xi Jinping will be traveling to Saudi Arabia on Dec. 7 for a state visit to the Kingdom and for a China-Arab summit on Dec. 9. Xi will also be attending a China-Gulf Coordination Council Summit. The Saudi Press Agency has said that more than 30 heads of state would be attending the summits. While China has not officially announced the visit, probably given the extreme consternation potential from the U.S., CNN is reporting that the Saudis are already issuing press credentials for the occasion. The Chinese media have also indicated that there will be an upcoming first summit between China Arab countries, without giving any particulars.