Donald Trump Jr. praises Saudi transformation, warns against Chinese ‘dominance’

RIYADH: Donald Trump Jr. expressed strong admiration for Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation during a major investment conference in Riyadh.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative conference, Trump Jr. described the gathering of investors as “amazing,” according to Asharq Business. He contrasted the region’s current climate with that of two decades ago, saying: “No one sane would have thought of investing in the Middle East compared to Europe.”

Alongside his praise for the Kingdom’s progress, he cautioned against growing global influence from China, saying: “Working with our partners to stop Chinese hegemony is probably one of the most important things the world can do.” 

The comments were made during the ninth edition of the FII conference, a high-profile event aimed at attracting international investment to the Kingdom and highlighting its economic reforms under Vision 2030.