Saudi foreign minister and Chinese envoy discuss Houthi attacks and regional security

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Saudi foreign minister and Chinese envoy discuss Houthi attacks and regional security​

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan (R) met with China's special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, in Riyadh to discuss regional security. (SPA)
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Saudi foreign minister and Chinese envoy discuss Houthi attacks and regional security

Saudi foreign minister and Chinese envoy discuss Houthi attacks and regional security

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Updated 12 November 2026 17:43
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November 12, 202617:32






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• Talks center on ongoing Houthi strikes targeting civilians and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and their effects on regional stability
• Maritime security and energy supplies among the key topics, with a focus on efforts to maintain stable energy markets

RIYADH: The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and China’s special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, discussed regional security, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and the protection of vital shipping routes on Thursday.

The talks during their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Riyadh focused on continuing Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, and their implications for regional stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The officials also reviewed bilateral ties and diplomatic efforts to contain regional crises and prevent further escalation. Maritime security and energy supplies were a particular focus, with both officials emphasizing the need to maintain stable energy markets and safeguard freedom of navigation.

They also highlighted the importance of protecting commercial shipping routes, particularly those that pass through the straits of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab, to ensure global trade and supply chains keep moving without disruption.

Saudi foreign minister and Chinese envoy discuss Houthi attacks and regional security

Saudi foreign minister and Chinese envoy discuss Houthi attacks and regional security

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I believe China is the biggest buyer of Saudi oil and has made huge amounts of investments in Saudi

Saying that, China has not involved itself in this houthi-saudi-yemeni gov war. In fact China wouldn't touch any middle east conflict with a 12 foot pole.

 

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I believe China is the biggest buyer of Saudi oil and has made huge amounts of investments in Saudi

Saying that, China has not involved itself in this houthi-saudi-yemeni gov war. In fact China wouldn't touch any middle east conflict with a 12 foot pole.

I hope China is Saudi Arabia's largest trading partner instead of USA.