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9/3/25, 10:37 AM UAE participates as Guest of Honour in 7th edition of China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan
“This participation reflects a shared commitment to expanding avenues of strategic cooperation and
strengthening a partnership founded on mutual respect and common benefit. The Expo provided an
ideal platform to enhance communication between business leaders and investors, while opening new
horizons for future cooperation between China and the other participating Arab countries,” H.E. said.

The Ambassador expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic
of China for the kind invitation, emphasising that the UAE looks forward to this participation as an
opportunity to further strengthen the bridges of cooperation and friendship in pursuit of greater progress
and prosperity for all people.

UAE–China Business Forum

During its visit to China, the UAE delegation also participated in the UAE-China Business Forum, aimed
at enhancing cooperation between the two countries across various fields of mutual interest, expanding
investment and trade partnerships, and exchanging best practices. The forum further sought to support
channels of communication between the two business communities and brought together over 200

distinguished figures from both sides, including government officials, company executives, and
investors.

Trade and investment exchange between the two countries

Non-oil trade between the UAE and China reached around USD 90 billion in 2024. In the first half of
2025, it recorded growth of 15.6 per cent compared to the same period last year, with a value nearing

USD 50 billion.

On the investment front, UAE investments in China witnessed a remarkable increase of 95 per cent in
2023 compared to 2022, with total investments amounting to USD 4.5 billion. Meanwhile, China ranks as
the UAE’s third-largest source of foreign direct investment, with total investments worth USD 9 billion by
the end of 2023.

The UAE welcomed over one million Chinese tourists in 2024, reaffirming its status as a preferred
destination for Chinese travellers. Air travel between the two countries also continues to expand, with
more than 110 direct flights operating each week.

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