20 Years of Powerhouse Partnership
China and Arab nations just leveled up their collab game! The 10th China-Arab States Cooperation Forum (CASCF) ministerial meeting in Beijing marked 20 years of teamwork – from oil deals to launching satellites together. With trade booming from $36.7B in 2004 to $431.4B in 2022, this partnership’s glow-up is pure #RelationshipGoals.
Beyond Oil Barrels: Hello, High-Tech
Think this alliance is just about energy? Think again! The new Beijing Declaration and 2024-2026 action plan reveal next-level cooperation in AI healthcare, space tech, and green energy. It’s like a Marvel team-up for real-world challenges!
Belt & Road Meets Middle East Momentum
14 Arab countries + China = strategic squad goals. With 78+ BRI projects already shaking up infrastructure, this year’s ‘Palestine solidarity’ joint statement shows they’re syncing on geopolitics too. From cultural exchanges to IoT startups – this partnership’s playlist just got a major remix.
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CASCF: Encouraging collaboration between China and the Arab world
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