Hey fam, big news out of Beijing and Abu Dhabi! 🌏 China and the United Arab Emirates are doubling down on their economic bromance, eyeing over $100 billion in non-oil trade this year. 🤝
During a recent trip to the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing wants to sync its 15th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) with development blueprints across the region. On the flip side, UAE Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi highlighted that strategic ties have already pushed non-oil trade past $90 billion in 2024—and they’re set to smash the $100 billion mark in 2025.
What’s driving this boom? Logistics! 🚢 UAE ports and free-trade zones have teamed up with major Chinese hubs, creating superfast shipping lanes and streamlined customs. Plus, China’s Hainan Free Trade Port rolled out island-wide special customs ops earlier this year, making it a magnet for UAE companies to launch in China—and giving Chinese brands a springboard into the Middle East and beyond.
Looking ahead, mark your calendars: the 2nd China-Arab States Summit is on the horizon in 2026. Expect deeper investments, tech partnerships, and even cooler collabs that could reshape trade routes and digital ties across Asia and the Gulf. Stay tuned! 🇨🇳🤝🇦🇪
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China, UAE to intensify trade and economic relations in the future
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