The Jazan City for Primary Downstream Industries (JCPDI) is a development project north of Jizan in southwestern Saudi Arabia that enhanced industry and Red Sea access to raw materials in the Jazan region. It was driven by Chinese interest as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its proximity to Iran-aligned regions of Yemen was a motivating factor in China’s role in the 2023 rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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