Key areas of cooperation include new economy, entrepreneurship, air transport, and advanced industries.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, met with Lan Tianli, Governor of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to explore opportunities for enhancing economic cooperation between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China in sectors of mutual interest.

Bin Touq highlighted the strong economic relations between the UAE and China which serve as a successful model of strategic partnerships based on diversity and innovation. He also reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Guangxi region in vital sectors, including the new economy, entrepreneurship, air transport, advanced industries, renewable energy, e-commerce, logistics services and tourism.

| Bilateral trade with Guangxi hits $969 million in 2024

Notably, China is the UAE’s top global trading partner, accounting for a significant share of the country’s non-oil trade. Meanwhile, the UAE is home to over 15,000 Chinese companies operating across diverse sectors. The bilateral trade between the UAE and Guangxi reached $969 million in 2024, driven by a remarkable growth in cooperation between free zones on both sides.

Tourism is also a key pillar of the UAE-China economic relations. In 2024, the UAE welcomed over 1 million Chinese tourists, while the number of Chinese residents in the country reached approximately 350,000. Additionally, more than 250 flights operate between the two countries monthly.

Source: Economy Middle East