Blinken's Saudi Arabia Visit Sends Message to China and Boosts Saudi-China Cooperation.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to Saudi Arabia was not only a message to US allies in the Middle East but also a signal to China about the US commitment to the region. The reopening of the Iranian embassy following a China-brokered peace deal has raised concerns about China's growing influence in the Middle East, prompting the US to reiterate its commitment to its Gulf and Arab partners.
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