Oman and China Highlight Expanding Economic Ties and GCC Trade Talks

Omani and Chinese trade authorities highlighted expanding economic and investment cooperation across manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy sectors, according to the Oman News Agency.

Bilateral trade between the two nations reached RO 9.6 billion in 2025, demonstrating China's growing footprint across Gulf industrial supply chains. The two sides emphasized continuing free trade agreement negotiations between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to lower regional trade barriers.

Initiatives discussed include integrated industrial complexes supporting clean energy components and cross-border smart warehousing networks. The economic partnership builds on institutional frameworks established by the Oman-China Joint Committee to direct high-value investments into Gulf special economic zones.