Author: UECN

Executive Summary The China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation Demonstration Zone (ICCDZ) stands as a pivotal achievement within China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), symbolizing the deepening comprehensive strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and China. This article examines the ICCDZ as a prime example of successful bilateral investment and industrial collaboration, set against a backdrop…

Executive Summary This article examines the profound impact of Chinese investment on the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) ports, logistics, and supply chain infrastructure, positioning the UAE as a critical gateway for global trade. Driven by a comprehensive strategic partnership established in 2018, bilateral trade between the UAE and China reached a record $101.8 billion in…

Executive Summary The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have forged a robust and rapidly expanding strategic partnership, with bilateral trade reaching an unprecedented $101.8 billion in 2024. This burgeoning relationship extends significantly into the realm of financial technology (fintech) and cross-border payments, areas critical for enhancing economic integration and facilitating global trade. The UAE,…

Executive Summary The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have forged a robust and rapidly expanding comprehensive strategic partnership, exemplified by a bilateral trade volume that reached a record $101.8 billion in 2024. This remarkable growth underscores the deep economic ties and mutual strategic interests between the two nations. At the heart of this evolving…