For India, the Mecca pact is a setback. For China, it's a warning
A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been signed. This agreement is seen as a setback for India's regional interests. China may benefit commercially from increased weapon system access. However, the pact could also reduce US military focus in West Asia. This shift might allow greater US attention on China's growing influence.
We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.
