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China’s Xi Sings Songs Saudis Want To Hear

The Communist chief’s studied willingness to avoid lecturing the crown prince and instead help him advance Saudi interests is much welcomed in Riyadh, and stands in direct contrast to the approach of President Biden.

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President Xi shakes hands with the governor of Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, after his arrival at Riyadh December 7, 2022. Saudi Press Agency via AP
BENNY AVNI
BENNY AVNI

Beijing’s ruler may have flown to Saudi Arabia in an American-made Boeing, but Xi Jinping’s landing there Wednesday represents a major shift away from traditional Mideast alliances with the United States. 

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BENNY AVNI
BENNY AVNI

Benny Avni is a columnist who has published in the New York Post, WSJOpinion, The Daily Beast, Newsweek, Israel Radio, Ha’Aretz, and others. Once New York Sun, always New York Sun.

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