RIYADH ¨C Saudi Arabia and China showcased deepening ties with a series of strategic deals on Thursday during a visit to Riyadh by Chinese President Xi Jinping, including one with tech giant Huawei, whose growing foray into the Gulf region has raised U.S. security concerns.
King Salman signed a ¡°comprehensive strategic partnership agreement¡± with Xi, who received a lavish welcome in a country forging new global partnerships beyond the West.
Xi¡¯s car was escorted to the king¡¯s palace by members of the Saudi Royal Guard riding Arabian horses and carrying Chinese and Saudi flags, and he later attended a welcome banquet.
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