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Biden approach to Saudi Arabia echoes Bush’s China policy after Tiananmen Square

Also: Washington and Riyadh seek to break Sudan deadlock; Syrian factions unite against Turkey.

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US President Joe Biden speaks to members of the press prior to a Marine One departure from the White House June 17, 2022 in Washington, DC. — Alex Wong/Getty Images

Biden's Saudi turnaround has precedent

It was exactly 33 years ago this month, in June 1989, that the People’s Liberation Army crushed pro-democracy demonstrations at Tiananmen Square, killing hundreds or more, in June 1989.

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