Saudi Arabia and China enjoy a decades-long but largely shadowy relationship encompassing ballistic missiles, combat drones, and more recently, air defense systems. The Riyadh-Beijing dialogue is set to significantly expand with emphasis on infrastructure, energy and defense, as Saudi Crown Prince (CP) Mohammed and Chinese President Xi Jinping see great potential for synergy between their respective signature development programs - Vision 2030 (Saudi Arabia) and the Belt & Road Initiative (China).
Our 1,520-word (4 pages) special report provides an overview of major Saudi-Chinese military programs (ballistic missiles, drones, and air defenses) and assesses how bilateral ties will expand in the context of Vision 2030 and the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI).
