President Xi Jinping arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday to pay a four-day state visit at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which he will attend the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council summit. Photo: Huang Jiangwen/Xinhua

Xi’s plane arrives at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Wednesday. He was welcomed by Governor of Riyadh Province Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and Minister Yasir Al-Rumayyan who works on China affairs, among others, according to state media. Photo: Yue Yuewei/Xinhua

Ahead of Xi’s visit, the 2022 Chinese-Arab Media Cooperation Forum, co-sponsored by the China Media Group and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media, was held in Riyadh on Monday, with over 150 members from China and 22 Arab countries attending. Photo: Sui Xiankai/Xinhua

Al Masmak Palace illuminated in ad-Dirah, Riyadh, on Sunday. Al Masmak means a tall, strong and thick building. Built in 1865, the clay and mudbrick fort now serves as a museum displaying historical artifacts. Photo: Sui Xiankai/Xinhua

A building with Chinese-style architecture in Riyadh. Photo: Wang Dongzhen/Xinhua

Two visitors at Huawei’s Future Space exhibition center in Riyadh on Sunday. Covering an area of 1,500 square meters (16,146 square feet), it is the largest exhibition center outside of China, showcasing the company’s advanced technologies, including autonomous driving and 3D printing. Photo: Wang Dongzhen/Xinhua

The King Abdulaziz Conference Center in Riyadh. Photo: Sui Xiankai/Xinhua

A view of Riyadh’s skyline on Tuesday. Photo: Sui Xiankai/Xinhua

The geological wonder Jebel Fihrayn, also known as “the Edge of the World,” near Riyadh on April 1. Photo: Wang Haizhou/Xinhua