The Chinese-Arab Summit in Riyadh: pledges to protect the security of the Gulf

POSTED ON2022-12-10 BY SOTALIRAQ

[size=52]The Chinese-Arab Summit in Riyadh: pledges to protect the security of the Gulf[/size]

[size=45]Washington imposes sanctions on Chinese officials[/size]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged in Riyadh on Friday to establish close relations in the fields of security and energy with countries The Gulf during meetings with the leaders of the countries of the region, on the third and last days of his visit to the Kingdom tensions with Washington.[/size]
[size=45]On his third overseas trip since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Jinping took part in a summit meeting with leaders and representatives About the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and another summit meeting with the leaders of the Arab countries. The discussions came after talks he held with Saudi officials, which resulted in a joint statement stressing “the importance of stability In the oil markets, which is a point of contention with the United States, which is urging the Saudis to increase production .[/size]
[size=45]"China will continue to firmly support the GCC countries in their efforts," Xi said at the start of the China-Gulf summit Preserving its security (...) and building a collective security framework for the Gulf.[/size]
[size=45]"China will continue to import large quantities of crude oil from the GCC countries," he said, pledging At the same time, other areas of cooperation in the field of energy, including imports of liquefied natural gas.[/size]
[size=45]On the other hand, Washington on Friday imposed sanctions on two senior Chinese officials, on the grounds of “serious human rights violations.” Human Rights” in Tibet, including allegations of torture, executions of prisoners and forced sterilization.[/size]
[size=45]And the US Treasury announced in a statement the freezing of the assets of Wu Yingzhi, who was a Beijing-appointed commander in Tibet Between 2016 and 2021, and Jang Ungbo, the police chief of this Himalayan region since 2018, who is believed to be He is still in office, on charges of torture, execution of prisoners and forced sterilization.[/size]
[size=45]The sanctions come during a period of relative calm between Beijing and Washington, which followed the meeting between US President Joe Biden and China Xi Jinping last month in Bali. The two sides agreed to enhance dialogue between their countries.[/size]
[size=45]Wu Yingzhi pursued a policy of "stability" in Tibet, which translated into "serious violations of human rights, including These are extrajudicial executions, physical violence, arbitrary arrests and mass arrests Washington Statement.[/size]
[size=45]"Violence during Wu's reign included forced sterilization, compulsory abortion, and restrictions on political freedoms," the statement added. Religious and torturing prisoners. China intervened militarily in Tibet in 1951, four decades after the region's independence following the collapse of the empire. Chinese. Beijing asserts that it has granted the region better living conditions. But many Tibetans accuse the government of religious and cultural oppression, and denounce the arrival of immigrants from other parts of China.[/size]
[size=45]Earlier, a joint Chinese-Saudi statement spoke of the need to focus on emissions rather than their sources Addressing the issue of climate change, an approach supported by the energy-rich Gulf states.[/size]
[size=45]Forty-six bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding were announced covering several sectors, from housing to language teaching China, while the two sides seek to achieve economic and strategic benefits by deepening cooperation.[/size]
[size=45]However, not many details related to the agreements have been revealed, despite state media reports Saudi Arabia Thursday, who indicated that the agreements signed during Xi's visit amount to about 30 billion dollar[/size]
[size=45]Riyadh and Beijing stressed the importance of continuing joint work in all fields and deepening relations within the framework of the strategic partnership comprehensive agreement between the two countries and reaching new and promising horizons.[/size]
[size=45]Xi's visit comes at a time of tense relations between the kingdom and the United States, its historical ally and major guarantor For its security, against the backdrop of oil production, human rights issues and regional security.[/size]
[size=45]This comes after US President Joe Biden's visit to Jeddah in July, before the renewal elections Al-Nesfi, when he failed to convince the Saudis to pump more oil to calm prices.[/size]
[size=45]- A matter of prestige -[/size]
[size=45]Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the 37-year-old de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, delivered a speech A speech before the two summits on Friday, in which he promised to continue the Arab-Chinese cooperation “to serve our common goals and aspirations of our peoples.” .[/size]
[size=45]The Gulf, Washington's strategic partner, is working to strengthen relations with China as part of a shift to the East that guarantees diversify its economies dependent on fossil fuels.[/size]
[size=45]Meanwhile, China, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19-related lockdowns, is trying to revive its economy And expand its influence, especially through the "Belt and Road" initiative, which provides financing for infrastructure projects undergarments all over the world.[/size]
[size=45]Officials provided limited details about the agenda for Friday's talks, but one focus is the free trade agreement between China and the GCC countries and has been under discussion for nearly two decades.[/size]
[size=45]"China will want to end the negotiations," says Robert Mogielnicki of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington protracted, where free trade agreements with huge trade blocs represent a matter of prestige for Beijing » .[/size]
[size=45]He added, “It is not that simple for the GCC countries, which seem more interested in advancing bilateral relations It participates to varying degrees in regional economic competition with its neighboring member states.[/size]
[size=45]The trade deal could help Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Middle East, diversify its economy In line with the "Vision 2030" reform agenda put forward by Prince Mohammed bin Salman.[/size]
[size=45]The Chinese Foreign Ministry described Xi's trip as "the largest diplomatic activity between China and the Arab world." Since the founding of the People's Republic of China.[/size]
[size=45]But the visit drew a warning from the White House, which spoke of “the influence that China is trying to expand around the world,” considering that “many of the things they seek, and the way they seek them, do not fit While preserving the international system governed by specific rules.[/size]
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