Introduction As 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates, it offers a moment for reflection on a partnership that has blossomed from a nascent connection into a comprehensive strategic alliance of global significance. What began as a forward-thinking diplomatic overture…
Executive Summary The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have established a robust Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, holding significant geopolitical and economic importance in a multipolar world. Bilateral trade reached a record $101.8 billion in 2024, an 800-fold increase since 1984, with the UAE being China’s largest Middle East export market and China remaining the UAE’s…
Executive Summary The strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China has evolved significantly, marked by robust bilateral trade reaching a record $101.8 billion in 2024 and substantial UAE investments in China, which surged by 96% to $4.5 billion by the end of 2023. This deepening relationship, formalized by a comprehensive strategic partnership…
Executive Summary The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have cultivated a robust and comprehensive strategic partnership, marked by unprecedented growth in bilateral trade and investment. With bilateral trade reaching a record $101.8 billion in 2024, and over 15,000 Chinese firms operating in the UAE, China has emerged as a pivotal force in the Emirates’…