The success or failure of Saudi Arabia's reform campaign will have huge ramifications for China.
"The United States should not underestimate China's ability to achieve energy security within the next two decades."
China and Saudi Arabia: A New Alliance?
China-Saudi Arabia ties are seeing more political-military cooperation, but oil continues to dominate.
The first "Arab Policy Paper" provides Beijing's official vision for China-Middle East relations.
China is ready to capitalize on any sanctions relief that comes with a final Iran deal.
Can China Engage Meaningfully on Iraq?
Instability in Iraq has serious implications for China, but does it have the ability to forge a proactive policy?
Could Iraq Be Another Libya for China?
The crisis in Iraq again reveals the costs of China's low military profile in the region.
At the China-Arab Cooperation Forum, Beijing will step up its involvement in the Middle East.
Although not widely reported, the two countries have burgeoning ties that go beyond oil.
Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister and Crown Prince is in Beijing for meetings with Chinese leaders.
China's government is noting the effects of global warming. But leaving fossil fuels behind looks tough.