Ahmed Atef (Cairo)
Chinese experts and analysts considered that the UAE-Chinese relations are characterized by continuous development and strategic partnership in various fields, pointing out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1984, they have witnessed remarkable growth in the political, economic and cultural fields, making the UAE a major partner. For China in the Middle East.
Chinese political analyst Nader Rong said that the strategic relations between the two countries rose in 2012 and reached their peak in 2018, when the agreement to jointly build the Belt and Road Initiative was signed in 2019, which strengthened the close cooperation between the two countries.
Rong added, in statements to Al-Ittihad, that the UAE is considered China’s second largest trading partner in the Middle East, and the largest market for Chinese exports in the region, which reflects the fruitful cooperation between the two countries.
He pointed out the importance of opening Chinese language courses in 100 schools in the Emirates, and China was the guest of honor at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair in 2017 and the Abu Dhabi International Book Festival in 2024, while the two countries cooperate in the fields of green development, artificial intelligence, aviation, and space, which enhances Bilateral relations.
Rong pointed out that the UAE is the first country in the Middle East to achieve mutual visa exemption with China since 2019, as more than eight thousand Chinese companies invest in the UAE with a continuous increase in the volume of investments, which reflects a partnership based on mutual benefit.
For her part, Chinese journalist Suad Yai Xinhua explained that the UAE enjoys an important position in oil production and export in West Asia and North Africa, and is considered an important regional and international center for trade, finance, aviation transportation, and logistics services, and the UAE and China maintain the exchange of high-level visits, which It enhances bilateral relations, exchanges views on international affairs, and supports each other in international forums, which has strengthened the comprehensive strategic partnership since 2015.
In statements to Al-Ittihad, Yai Shen pointed out that the UAE and China are characterized by economic integration, as the UAE has diverse energy resources, and China has a large market and strong infrastructure, and the two countries cooperate in the fields of traditional, renewable and clean energy and implement joint projects in various fields.
The Chinese journalist stressed China’s commitment to peaceful policies, and also calls on the UAE for development and peace, in a way that enhances cooperation between the two countries, achieves the aspirations of the peoples of the Middle East for peace and stability, and is useful in ensuring security in the region.
Yai Shin explained that the UAE plays a constructive role in driving global economic development, as it is an international center for trade and transportation, as the UAE seeks to integrate into the global economy with its strong capabilities and creative thinking, which makes it a platform for attracting investments and technologies, and contributes to the stability of global supply chains and the recovery of the economy.
In the same context, Chinese political analyst Elham Li said that the UAE plays an influential role in supporting stability, security and peace in the region, committed to the values of brotherhood, tolerance and coexistence. China is the largest trading partner of the UAE, with the volume of bilateral trade reaching about 95 billion dollars in 2023, and the two countries are cooperating comprehensively. In the fields of energy, they seek to strengthen economic relations and increase trade exchange.
Lee added in statements to Al-Ittihad that, in light of the complexity of the international situation, the UAE and China are working to enhance cooperation to build an international community based on mutual respect, justice and cooperation, confront challenges, achieve prosperity, and move the world towards a future of peace and security.
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