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Sharjah and China Explore Expanding Commercial and Cultural Cooperation

Officials from Sharjah and China met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation across manufacturing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and healthcare. Discussions also addressed establishing a Chinese cultural institute in Sharjah. Registry data showed 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah by June 2026, with bilateral trade reaching AED 6.3 billion in 2025.

Published Source: Sharjah24
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Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah's Department of Government Relations (DGR), convened high-level discussions with Ou Boqian, Consul General of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, according to Sharjah24.

The consultative meeting examined opportunities for joint commercial investments across advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, regional data centers, and healthcare sectors. Representatives also reviewed proposals regarding the potential establishment of a dedicated Chinese cultural institute within Sharjah.

Official economic registry figures cited during the meeting indicated that 851 Chinese enterprises were registered and actively operating in Sharjah as of June 2026.

Bilateral merchandise and commercial trade between Sharjah and Chinese markets reached AED 6.3 billion during 2025.

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