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China–UAE News
Source: Yeni Şafak English

DEIK Cites China Export Shift to UAE and Middle East Amid Tariffs

A report by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEIK) reveals that China is actively redirecting trade flows toward alternative regions, including the Middle East, following additional US tariffs. The analysis identified the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and Germany as key target markets for expanding Chinese exports. DEIK Chairman Nail Olpak noted that while these shifts create regional logistics and trade opportunities, they also intensify competition for local exporters.

China–UAE News
Source: 福建省人民政府

Fuzhou Port Dispatches First Large-Scale Shipment of ZEEKR 9X SUVs to UAE

A batch of ZEEKR 9X vehicles departed Fuzhou Port on September 22 bound for the UAE, marking the automaker's first large-scale export of the flagship SUV to the Emirates. The model has gathered over 700 UAE orders amid expanding overseas operations for the Chinese brand. Shipments through Fuzhou Port's Jiangyin Port Area have surged 28-fold year-on-year in 2026.

Industry News
Source: Moneycontrol.com

China’s Gwadar Port in Pakistan Faces Stagnation as Shipping Bypasses Trade Hub

China's flagship port project at Gwadar in Pakistan is facing severe operational and commercial hurdles under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Major international shipping lines continue to bypass the deep-sea port in favor of established regional hubs like Dubai and Salalah due to insufficient cargo volume. Mounting security concerns, extreme terrain along transport links, and local infrastructure deficits have further restricted commercial activity.

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