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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, highlights opportunities to strengthen E…
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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