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China and Dubai Deepen Trade and Investment Ties Through Zhejiang Partnership

Economic cooperation between China and Dubai has entered an advanced stage focused on industrial co-construction and innovation, according to CCPIT Zhejiang. Strategic sectors including artificial intelligence, digital economy, and advanced manufacturing are being aligned with Dubai's economic agenda to serve as an operational gateway.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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Economic cooperation between China and Dubai has entered an advanced phase centered on industrial co-construction and innovation, according to an announcement made on October 16, 2026, by Chen Jianzhong, Chairman of CCPIT Zhejiang and CCOIC Zhejiang.

As reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), Zhejiang province is aligning its core strategic sectors—including the digital economy, artificial intelligence, new energy vehicles, and advanced manufacturing—with Dubai's economic agenda.

Under this partnership, Dubai is positioned as an operational gateway for Zhejiang enterprises expanding across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Ongoing collaborative efforts also focus on establishing integrated cross-border supply chains and facilitating reciprocal corporate investments.

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