Saudi Arabia & China
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Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a regional country affected by the US-Iran conflict and was involved in diplomatic discussions with China regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
China: China, a close ally of Iran and its largest oil importer, is concerned about the energy crisis caused by the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It is actively seeking to ensure freedom of navigation through the strait.
Apr 16, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports due to the Iran war.
China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is reported to have carried out military strikes on Iran in retaliation for Iranian strikes, contributing to the regional tensions discussed at the BRICS meeting.
China: China, a BRICS member, has taken a nominally neutral stance on the war due to its ties with both Iran and Sunni-majority Arab states. Its foreign minister will not attend the meeting due to a visit by Donald Trump.
May 13, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia was mentioned as one of the countries that requested Donald Trump to pause the effort to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to regional peace efforts.
China: China is actively mediating the conflict between United States and Iran, calling for a comprehensive ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Its diplomatic efforts are crucial due to its economic ties with Iran and its role as a global mediator.
May 06, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has engaged in military responses during the war, with its fighter jets bombing Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil and maintains close ties with Iran. Donald Trump is visiting China to seek its help in resolving the conflict, and China has agreed that no country should charge tolls on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 13, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting of Gulf leaders to craft a response to Iranian attacks, indicating its role in regional security amidst the conflict.
China: China is concerned about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global trade, with its UN ambassador urging for the strait's reopening and indicating it will be a key topic in upcoming talks with Donald Trump.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's CEO, Amin Nasser, warned that disruptions to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz could delay market stability until 2027.
China: China is involved as the US imposed sanctions on entities facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China, and its President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's foreign minister held a phone call with the Iranian minister, indicating ongoing back-channel diplomacy to find a solution to the war.
China: China is a close ally of Iran and a significant economic partner, playing a mediating role in the conflict and urging for a diplomatic resolution and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia launched covert military strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on its territory, marking a significant shift in its defense posture. It also engaged in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.
China: China brokered a détente in 2023 that saw Iran and Saudi Arabia resume ties, including a ceasefire in Yemen.
May 12, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia reportedly refused to allow US forces to use its airspace and bases for the Hormuz operation, influencing the US's tactical decisions.
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil, and the United States is pressuring China to encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a country with which China has previously mediated to restart official engagement with Iran, reducing regional conflict risks.
China: China is playing a crucial role as an unofficial mediator in the Iran war, seeking to de-escalate the conflict and safeguard its energy supplies. It is also using this diplomatic push to advance its trade interests and claims on Taiwan during an upcoming summit with Donald Trump.
Apr 16, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, along with Pakistan, requested the pause of Project Freedom, contributing to the de-escalation efforts in the region.
China: China was acknowledged by Shehbaz Sharif for its role in supporting peace initiatives, though its direct involvement in this specific event is secondary.
May 06, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is mentioned as a location for one of Sinopec's landmark projects, the Yanbu Refinery, showcasing China-Arab energy cooperation.
China: China is a key participant in the conference, aiming to strengthen its partnership with Arab League and build a China-Arab community with a shared future.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is the second-largest remittance-sending country globally.
China: China is the largest origin country for international students and has initiatives to attract overseas academics. It also experienced significant internal disaster displacements.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia was mentioned as one of the countries that offered mediation efforts in the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
China: China hosted and mediated peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Urumqi, aiming to de-escalate tensions and find a comprehensive solution to their conflict.
Apr 01, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia condemned the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.
China: China, an ally of Iran, is engaged in discussions with the United States regarding the Middle East conflict and the potential lifting of sanctions on Chinese oil companies buying Iranian crude.
May 17, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, expressed caution about the global economic outlook, emphasizing the need for free movement of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz with reasonable insurance and dropping energy prices.
China: China is one of the three main source countries for emergency supplies for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and shipping rates from China have increased by nearly 18%.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is OPEC's largest producer and has had increasingly frosty relations with United Arab Emirates, which is now leaving the cartel.
China: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, indicating its role as a potential mediator due to its close economic and political ties with Iran.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Amin H. Nasser, CEO of Saudi Arabia, stated that the world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months, highlighting the severity of the supply disruption.
China: Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping, hoping China can leverage its influence for a resolution.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is mentioned as one of the countries that requested Donald Trump to pause the effort to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to regional peace efforts.
China: China, with its close economic and political ties to Iran, is distressed by the conflict and is being pressed by the Trump administration to use its influence to urge Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 57 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is one of the co-drafters of the resolution against Iran.
China: China previously blocked a Bahraini resolution and is currently assessing the new draft, with a potential for another veto.
May 04, 2026 · 75 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is the recipient of a potential arms package worth over $100 billion from the United States, which would enhance its defense capabilities.
China: The Biden proposal included requirements for Saudi Arabia to halt Chinese arms purchases and restrict Beijing's investment in the country.
Apr 24, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a signatory to the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Pakistan, formalizing a long-standing defense relationship and potentially enhancing its security.
China: China is highlighted as a reliable ally and major arms supplier for Pakistan, with a robust and increasing defense cooperation.
Sep 27, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia was mentioned in the context of China's previous mediation efforts, specifically a detente with Iran in 2023.
China: China played a pivotal role in brokering a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, aiming to protect its energy supplies and economic stability. This action enhances China's political standing and influence on the global stage.
Apr 09, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia launched fighter jet strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq and directly on Iran in retaliation for attacks on its territory, indicating an escalation of its involvement in the regional conflict.
China: China brokered a detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia in 2023, but the current conflict has severely tested the gains of that diplomatic effort.
May 13, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia suspended the US military's ability to use a Saudi base for operations in the Strait of Hormuz, angered by Donald Trump's announcement to escort ships, impacting US military strategy.
China: China, with its close economic and political ties to Iran, has called for a comprehensive ceasefire and holds a unique position of influence in urging Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, a U.S. ally, refused to support Donald Trump's effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force and communicated its non-involvement in U.S. attacks to Iran.
China: China, as an ally of Iran, vetoed a prior International — United Nations Security Council resolution and expressed concern after a Chinese-crewed oil tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia urged efforts toward a political solution to the conflict, indicating regional concern and support for de-escalation.
China: China is a key customer for Iranian oil and is involved in mediating talks between the United States and Iran, hosting meetings between their foreign ministers.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a new member of the expanded BRICS bloc, and its presence highlights the divisions within the group over the conflict involving Iran.
China: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi was absent from the BRICS meeting due to US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.
May 14, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia was skeptical of Donald Trump's short-lived plan to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, not seeing it as a feasible long-term solution.
China: Donald Trump's upcoming trip to China while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed is seen as potentially putting China in a position of strength relative to the United States.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
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