Since Salman succeeded to the throne in Saudi Arabia，he has adopted the new strategy for governing the country，which includes a series of reforms in terms of succession to the throne，economic development and social cultures as well as efforts in improving external relations and security in the surrounding areas. The implementation of the new strategy has made preliminary progress，but is still facing a number of challenges. It would be a long and tortuous process and would produce impact on international oil market，the reshaping of the Middle East order and China-Saudi cooperation.