Saudi approach to defense partnership with the U.S. and China

At the same time, MBS underscored that the Kingdom would continue to explore alternative options for defense and military partnerships, including China.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

• The scenario in which Saudi Arabia might shift its defense partnership toward China
• The current status of talks between Saudi Arabia and China concerning their defense partnership
• The defense sectors included in a potential Saudi-Chinese defense partnership
• Saudi views on Chinese proposals