China seeks greater Saudi engagement

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao used a weekend visit to Saudi Arabia to call for greater engagement between the two countries against a backdrop of growing tension over Iran.

Working together: Chinese President Wen Jiabao met with Saudi crown prince Nayef bin Abdel-Aziz, right, on Saturday.
Working together: Chinese President Wen Jiabao met with Saudi crown prince Nayef bin Abdel-Aziz, right, on Saturday.
Published 16 January 2012, 05:22Updated 11 October 2016, 07:06
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