China VP Han visits Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar as Beijing’s influence grows

Al-Monitor news reporter Rosaleen Carroll joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Chinese Vice President Han Zheng’s visit to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait this week, plus his upcoming trip to Qatar for the Second World Summit for Social Development. Listen as they delve into China’s focus on Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy and AI sectors, why Riyadh is reluctant to pursue a free trade deal with Beijing and what to expect from Han’s trip to Doha.