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Saudi Arabia's decision to exclude Huawei from its AI infrastructure development marks a significant pivot in its foreign relations and technological strategy. While maintaining its traditional alliance with the US, Saudi Arabia is also balancing its economic interests with China through continued energy collaborations and infrastructure projects like the Belt and Road initiative.
However, the strategic move to distance itself from Huawei and Chinese technology reflects a desire to secure access to US-made advanced AI hardware and avoid becoming a "grey zone" for geopolitical rivalry. This decision weakens Beijing's broader aims of expanding technological influence in the Middle East and signals a nuanced, cautious approach to global tech diplomacy.