How Saudi Arabia got caught in middle of nuclear tug-of-war between US and China
Beijing offers cheaper nuclear power programme than Washington but the Crown Prince wants to keep his options open to maximise his leverage
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Beijing offers cheaper nuclear power programme than Washington but the Crown Prince wants to keep his options open to maximise his leverage
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