Xi Jinping and King Salman of Saudi Arabia ‘Conclusion of a Deal’, Korea and Crown Prince ‘MOU’

A deal between countries including Huawei was signed during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and King Salman of Saudi Arabia, the Associated Press reported.
The Saudi crown prince, who was visiting Korea, held an event at the official residence with President Yoon Seok-yeol and signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Saudi state media released a video of Xi and later talking to the 86-year-old Saudi monarch and signing documents with him, noting that “many Saudi officials wore face masks at that meeting.” Officials later said deals were signed between the countries, including some involving China's Huawei for cloud computing, data centers and other high-tech ventures. The US has already warned its Gulf Arab allies against cooperating with Huawei on the spying issue,” the Associated Press reported on the 8th.
China's Xinhua News Agency reported on the day that "President Xi and King Salman agreed to hold a meeting between the leaders of the two countries every two years."
Saudi Arabia's state news agency SPA reported on the same day that "Chinese and Saudi companies have signed 34 contracts to invest in green energy, information technology, cloud services, transportation, construction and other sectors."
Regarding the contract, Reuters said, “It did not disclose figures, but it was previously announced that the two countries would sign an initial agreement worth 30 billion dollars.” said it would.”
Reuters said, "King Salman signed a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement' with President Xi, and President Xi was generously welcomed by countries that are building new global partnerships beyond the West." The agreement was reached despite the discomfort of its Gulf allies and the United States about the possible security risks of using the Chinese company's technology in connection with the construction of high-tech complexes in the city. The country participated in building a 5G network,” it reported on the 8th.
Reuters reported, “President Xi heralded a ‘new era’ in Arab relations. This exhibition stood in stark contrast to the modest welcome of U.S. President Joe Biden in July, when relations were strained following the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, which overshadowed Saudi energy policy and an awkward visit.”
Reuters went on to say that the US is watching carefully as China's influence grows and relations with Riyadh sink to rock bottom.
White House spokesman John Kirby said on the 7th, "President Xi's trip to the Middle East is an example of China's attempt to influence the world, and the United States will not change its policy on the Middle East."
On the 17th of last month, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia was treated as the first top-level state guest at the official residence of President Yoon Seok-yeol as the Prime Minister temporarily delegated by the King of Saudi Arabia in September, and the US State Department announced the application of “sovereignty immunity” on the same day.
The AP said in an article titled <Korean Leader Discussing Mega Project with Saudi Prince> from Seoul that day, “We will reconstruct the rules so far, colored by the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and the kingdom’s continued involvement in the war in Yemen.” During the Prince's visit, Korean companies signed more than 20 memorandums of understanding with their Saudi counterparts, which are non-binding agreements regarding Korean investments in Saudi Arabia.”
The Associated Press reported that "Saudi Arabia signed similar non-binding contracts with many other foreign companies, and South Korea's announcement on the 15th lacks substance." See 18 November 2022>
Regarding the meeting between President Yoon and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Bin Salman at a briefing on November 23, Senior Secretary for Economic Affairs Choi Sang-mok said, “There is a high possibility of realizing 26 MOUs signed by the two countries.” While presiding over the strategy meeting, he said that strategic support measures should be prepared especially for countries where the role of the government is important.”

The Associated Press said, “The hospitality of President Xi to Crown Prince Mohammed is to increase his international recognition for his involvement in the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.” You can use your construction expertise for Neom. Chinese construction companies worked in the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, especially Dubai in the UAE.”

"Prince Mohammed, whom Biden bumped fists instead of shaking hands in July, has returned to the world stage after the killing of Khashoggi and has defied US anger over oil supplies and pressure from Washington to isolate Russia," Reuters wrote.