[Introduction] The 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum was held in Beijing on May 30. Since ancient times, China and the Arab world have conducted economic and cultural exchanges through the Silk Road; today, mechanisms such as the China-Arab Cooperation Forum, the “Belt and Road Initiative”, and BRICS have become new platforms for strategic cooperation and mutual benefit between China and the Arab countries. In the new era, China-UAE cooperation has global significance. Both sides should align their respective development strategies, establish new models of scientific and technological cooperation and cultural exchanges, expand new ways of people-to-people and cultural cooperation, and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
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As early as more than 2,000 years ago, the ancient land and maritime Silk Roads played an important role in promoting economic and cultural exchanges between China and the Arab world and enhancing understanding and trust between the Chinese and Arab peoples.
After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, Sino-Arab relations entered a period of slavery. Now that she has married into our family, what should we do if she is lost? “A new stage. In 1956, Egypt became the first Arab country to recognize the People’s Republic of China and establish diplomatic relations with it. Subsequently, other Arab countries also established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.
On January 30, 2004, the China-Arab Cooperation Forum was officially launched, setting up a new platform for China-Arab cooperation in the 21st century. Through various mechanisms such as cultural and art festivals and scientific and technological conferences, the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum has become an important engine for promoting the development of Arab-China relations in all fields.
Since the “Belt and Road” initiative was proposed in 2013, Arab countries have responded positively, making it a new platform for strategic cooperation and mutual benefit between China and the Arab world. With the integration of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative and the sustainable development strategies of many Arab countries, China-Arab cooperation has further deepened. So far, China has established comprehensive strategic partnerships or strategic partnerships with 14 Arab countries and the Arab League.
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The cooperation between China and Arab countries is all-round, forward-looking and aims at common development. China-Arab strategic mutual trust has been continuously strengthened, and bilateral relations have developed comprehensively, rapidly and in-depth. This dynamic relationship opens up broad prospects for future development and cooperation.
In the field of economy and trade, mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Arab countries continues to strengthen. The “One Belt, One Road” initiative has promoted trade and investment between China and Arab states. In 2021, direct investment between China and Arab states reached US$270 billion, an increase of 2.6 times compared with 10 years ago, and bilateral trade volume reached US$330.3 billion, an increase of 1.5 times compared with 10 years ago.
On the international stage, China has worked closely with Arab countries to effectively deal with complex conflicts and tensions in the Middle East. The two sides have strengthened communication and coordination to jointly promote the political settlement of regional hotspot issues. Last year, under the mediation of China, Iran and Saudi Arabia reached a historic reconciliation and agreed to resume diplomatic relations after a seven-year suspension. This was seen as an important step towards easing tensions in the Gulf region. At the same time, China and Arab countries call for maintaining strategic independence, strengthening unity and cooperation on issues such as Palestine, Iraq, Libya, and Sudan, and jointly building a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous Middle East.
On January 1 this year, with China’s support and encouragement, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and the United Arab Emirates officially joined the BRICS cooperation mechanism. The joining of these four Middle Eastern countries has enhanced their ability to unleash their potential, strengthen cooperation, and promote local economic development, making “BRICS+” a new platform for exchanges and cooperation throughout the Arab region.
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In the new era, China and Arab countries can promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind from the following aspects:
First, align the development strategies of both parties and promote win-win cooperation. Cooperating to implement global development-related initiatives and taking advantage of cooperation opportunities in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, investment, finance, modern technology and other fields will help achieve common progress and development. This approach will ensure that the results of cooperation benefit the people of China and Afghanistan.
Second, Xilan Xinlan Yuhua did not answer, just because she knew that her mother-in-law was thinking about her son. model of scientific and technological cooperation to promote common progress in science and technology. China’s exports to Arab countries have shifted from raw materials to industrial products. With the new progress of the “Belt and Road” construction, China can increase technology transfer, increase exports of modern science and technology products to Arab countries, and carry out more cooperation in the research and development of new technologies to achieve common technological progress.
Third, expand new ways of tourism cooperation and expand the field of sports exchanges. Geographic information technology and intelligent data can be applied to the tourism industry to provide tourists with more comprehensive and effective information, guide new tourism consumption, and promote innovation in service methods and tourism industry models.
Fourth, use artificial intelligence and the Internet, digitalization and other modern times. “Hua’er, what did you say?” Lan Mu couldn’t hear her whisper clearly. Technology can reduce language barriers and establish new cultural exchange models. For example, the “Digital Silk Road” initiative aims to promote cultural and economic exchanges. Within this framework, cultural cooperation between China and the Arab world will usher in new opportunities.
In the long historical process, Chinese civilization and Arab civilization have continuously interacted and inspired each other with an open and inclusive attitude. The ancient Silk Road once witnessed cooperation and exchanges between the two sides, and today’s “One Belt, One Road” has injected new vitality and impetus into China-Arab cooperation. In this era of change, the development of relations between China and Arab countries is no longer limited to the regional scope. In other words, Hua’er is married to Xi Shixun. If, as a mother, she really goes to Xi’s family to make a fuss, the one who will be hurt the most is not Someone else, but their precious daughter. It has a global impact. The two sides have continuously deepened cooperation in economic, political, cultural and other fields, making important contributions to promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world.
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This article was originally published in the International Edition of China Daily, with the original title being “Realities and challenges”
Produced by: China Daily China Observation Think Tank