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4/14/25, 4:22 PM H.E. Bin Touq explores strengthening cooperation with Governor of Guangxi in new economy sectors, tourism, entrepreneurship, tr…
economic ecosystem empowers its partners, including Guangxi Zhuang, to expand to new markets,
facilitating the flow of their exports and overseas investments.

The meeting also explored opportunities for strengthening public-private partnerships between the two
countries, particularly in digital trade, smart manufacturing, advanced technologies, and infrastructure
investment. Discussions further covered the potential to expand cooperation in food security, sustainable

agriculture, free zones, tourism, air transport, and smart cities.

The Chinese side welcomed the prospect to expand economic cooperation with the UAE and to develop new

mechanisms for knowledge exchange in areas such as technology, logistics services, and port services. This
aligns with the global significance of both countries as influential economic hubs in the international trade

landscape.

Both sides further emphasized the importance of continued exchange of delegations and participation in

economic exhibitions and events, recognizing these platforms as key to enhancing partnerships between
their business communities and identifying new investment opportunities. They noted that the abundance of
opportunities offered by the rapidly evolving business communities in the UAE and China, which have

witnessed unprecedented advancement across all levels in recent years, add to the importance of such joint
efforts.

China is the UAE’s top global trading partner, accounting for a significant share of the country’s non-oil trade.
The UAE is currently home to over 15,000 Chinese companies operating across diverse sectors, reflecting
the growing confidence of the Chinese business community in the UAE’s business environment. The bilateral

trade between the UAE and Guangxi reached USD 969 million in 2024, driven by a remarkable growth in
cooperation between free zones on both sides.

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