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centuries of trade and cultural exchange, bonds that continue to build

enduring bridges of trust and collaboration.”

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

Non-oil trade between the UAE and China reached around $90 billion in 2024. In

the first half of 2025, it recorded growth of 15.6 percent compared to the same

period last year, with a value nearing $50 billion.

On the investment front, UAE investments in China witnessed a remarkable

increase of 95 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, with total investments

amounting to $4.5 billion. Meanwhile, China ranks as the UAE’s third-largest

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