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China–UAE News

Zimbabwe NDB Admission and BRICS Bid Anchor Trade Ties with China and UAE

Zimbabwe has secured admission as a borrowing member of the Shanghai-headquartered New Development Bank and is preparing to submit instruments for full BRICS membership. China, the UAE, and South Africa account for nearly 90 percent of Zimbabwe's export earnings. Economic analysts cited by The Herald state the move converts bilateral trade ties into a multilateral architecture and opens non-Western credit lines.

China–UAE News

UAE and Saudi Purchases of Brazilian Chicken Rise 30% in October

The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia were the top two destinations for Brazilian chicken exports in October 2026, each increasing purchases by around 30% year-on-year. China ranked as the third-largest buyer for the month and remained the leading destination for the first ten months of the year.

China–UAE News

Russia Proposes Aircraft Manufacturing Collaboration With China and UAE Investors

Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov proposed aviation manufacturing cooperation with China's COMAC and Brazil's Embraer, highlighting Russia's domestic engine and system capabilities. Alikhanov also noted ongoing collaboration with UAE investors to establish an aviation and shipbuilding division under the Aurus brand. The outreach comes as Chinese aircraft manufacturers seek to localize component supplies to meet domestic fleet growth.

Industry News

Japan Downstream Aluminium Imports Fall 6.2% as UAE Shipments Drop 41.8%

Japan imported 1.36 million tonnes of downstream aluminium products in January–August 2026, marking a 6.2% decline year-on-year. Shipments from the UAE plunged 41.8% to 157,022 tonnes, relegating the country to second place among Japan's major suppliers while Australia took the top spot. Japan's spending on imports from the UAE dropped 31.8% to USD 517 million, whereas suppliers from China and Brazil gained market share.