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China and UAE Discuss Aligning Development Strategies and Expanding Trade Cooperation

On October 22, 2026, Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with an official UAE leadership delegation in Beijing. The two sides discussed aligning China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision to broaden trade and technological investments.

Published Source: International Department of the Central Committee of the CPC
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Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met in Beijing with an official leadership delegation from the United Arab Emirates on October 22, 2026.

The UAE delegation was led by Faisal Alkaabi, Acting Director of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office. According to the International Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, discussions focused on aligning China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the UAE's 'We the UAE 2031' strategic vision to broaden trade and technological investments.

Liu emphasized expanding practical cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative and advancing human resource development. The Emirati delegation highlighted China's modernization and innovation frameworks as valuable reference points for Abu Dhabi's economic goals.

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