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World Investment Forum Highlights Asia-Middle East Supply Chains and Outbound Investment

Government ministers and global trade leaders convened in Doha for a high-level summit at the 9th World Investment Forum. China's Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang highlighted that China has ranked among the top three outbound investors globally for nine consecutive years. Participants explored methods to secure cross-regional logistics corridors through investments in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and digital logistics.

Published Source: Qatar News Agency
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Photo: Qatar News Agency

Government ministers and international trade leaders met in Doha on October 25, 2026, for a high-level value chain summit during the 9th World Investment Forum, according to Qatar News Agency.

Speaking at the event, China's International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang reported that China has maintained a position among the world's top three outbound investors for nine consecutive years.

Panel participants, including Gulf trade ministers and global financial representatives, addressed strategies to protect and develop cross-regional logistics corridors amid geopolitical tensions.

Discussions highlighted the need for capital allocation into advanced manufacturing, digital logistics, and artificial intelligence to ensure supply chain stability, with speakers emphasizing the ongoing importance of trade corridors linking Asia and Middle Eastern hubs.

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