On November 4, 2024, Ambassador of China to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua met with the Minister of Saudi Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Sheikh, after taking office in Riyadh.
Ambassador Chang presented the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, emphasizing China's willingness to work with the international community to open new horizons for people-to-people exchanges, cultural integration, and people-to-people connectivity among nations. He also provided an overview of China's ethnic and religious policies, as well as efforts to counter terrorism and maintain stability, and promote de-radicalization according to the law. He noted that Xinjiang province has achieved unprecedented progress in various fields, with ethnic unity, religious harmony, people are united and determined to build a beautiful Xinjiang in the new journey ahead.
Dr. Abdullatif said that China is a great country with deep historical ties to Saudi Arabia. He affirmed that Saudi Arabia places high importance on its comprehensive strategic partnership with China and firmly opposes the use of religious issues to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.