Why the world should take notice as Saudi Arabia joins Chinese alliance -- and how this relates to Taiwan
- Written by Andrew MacLeod, Visiting Professor, War and Security Studies/International Genetics, King's College London
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet recently approved the decision to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
This could be a signal that Riyadh, with all its energy reserves, is choosing sides in the Ukraine war. Saudi Arabia, in part stung by US president Joe Biden’s refusal to deal with the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, is...