On May 17, 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal at the Great Hall of the People. Chinese Embassy
Will Beijing Help Riyadh Go Nuclear? -- China Policy Institute Blog/Nottingham University
As negotiations between the West and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program reach a critical juncture, those most likely to be directly effected by an “Iranian bomb” are showing greater alarm. While the media fixates on Israel and its possible reaction, other regional players have no less at stake.
Despite Riyadh’s long-held advocacy of making the Middle East a zone free of weapons of mass destruction, there has recently been much speculation regarding the possibility of its acquiring or developing nuclear weapons should Tehran obtain the bomb. In the words of King Abdullah: “If Iran developed nuclear weapons … everyone in the region would do the same”. The question that arises here, if Saudi Arabia decided to go nuclear, would China help the Kingdom?
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My Comment: China has the means and technology to fulfill Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions .... Saudi Arabia has the oil to feed China's insatiable hunger for more energy. I call this a perfect match in hell .... the question that remains to be answered is .... does China have the political will to make such a deal, and is Saudi Arabia willing to go down this road. My prediction .... if Iran tests a nuclear device, expect Saudi Arabia to follow suit (with Chinese help) very quickly.
Hat Tip: Real Clear Defense for this lead.
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