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The Wall Street Journal
Saudi Arabia Invites China’s Xi to Visit Kingdom Amid Strained U.S. Relations — Trip could happen as soon as May, as alliances shift in the Middle East and Washington’s regional partners seek out new security and economic ties.China Tries to Shift Attention as U.S. Presses It on Ukraine — Beijing’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi emphasizes China’s commitment to de-escalation in meeting with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan.China’s New Covid-19 Cases More Than Double as Outbreak Spreads — Beijing’s top pandemic official spearheads fight in worst-hit province as businesses shut down, mil