Beijing is trying to beat back a new wave of international sanctions over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang, with its Foreign Minister Wang Yi lavishing praise on Saudi Arabia for supporting China‘s policies towards Xinjiang.
Kick-starting his week-long tour of six Middle Eastern countries on Wednesday, Wang said China would prioritise its relations with the Middle East in its quest for support and greater influence in the region.
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