Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit sat down with CMG's Wang Guan this week to unpack 70+ years of China-Arab collaboration – and why 2026 could be a game-changer. 🚀
🔑 Key takeaways: – Trade between China and Arab states has grown 12-fold since 2000 – Belt & Road infrastructure projects created 300,000+ jobs regionally – Cultural exchanges through programs like 'Youth Vision 2030' bridging societies
Gheit praised China's role as a 'stabilizing force' in Middle East peace efforts, particularly through diplomatic channels. 🌍⚖️ "Our partnership transcends oil deals," he noted, highlighting cooperation in renewable energy and AI development.
The discussion also touched on: – 📈 Digital economy opportunities in smart cities – 🎓 Student exchange programs hitting record numbers – 🛰️ Joint space exploration initiatives
With cross-cultural understanding at its core, this partnership shows how ancient Silk Road connections are evolving for the TikTok generation. 📲💡
