China–UAE News
China’s Water Technology Exports Grow Amid Middle East Infrastructure Demand
China's exports of water filtration and purification machinery reached approximately $2.05 billion in 2025, marking an increase of about 28% from 2020, according to UN Comtrade data. Chinese companies are expanding their participation in water infrastructure projects across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and parts of Africa. The expansion follows significant domestic investment, with China allocating more than 1.28 trillion yuan to water conservancy in 2025.
