"This is a huge diplomatic victory for China and definitely an unprecedented step in Beijing s diplomatic engagement with the region," expert Jacopo Scita said.
Analysis: China's historical neutrality in conflicts between Riyadh and Tehran has put it in a strategic position as a mediator, as Beijing continues to assert a more active role in the region.
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