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the deep-rooted civilisational connection between our peoples, forged through the historic Silk Road and centuries of trade and
cultural exchange, bonds that continue to build enduring bridges of trust and collaboration.”
“UAE-China economic and investment relations are growing continuously, with China as the UAE’s leading global trading partner.
Conversely, the UAE is China’s primary non-oil trade hub in the Middle East and Africa, acting as a crucial gateway with over 60 per
cent of China’s regional exports transit through it. This reflects our deep cooperation and economic integration, underscoring the
strategic importance of our bilateral relations in advancing sustainable development and mutual investment opportunities,” H.E.
added.

His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China, emphasised that the UAE’s participation as Guest of
Honor at this year’s China-Arab States Expo underscores the depth of the historical and strategic ties with China.
His Excellency noted that this participation represents a valuable opportunity to showcase the UAE’s pioneering developmental
achievements, highlight promising investment and economic prospects across various sectors, and further strengthen cooperation in
key fields such as technology, energy, renewable energy, modern agriculture, and innovation.
“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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