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China and UAE Strengthen Ties, Eye Free-Trade Deal

12/13/2025

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China-UAE Cooperation Boost

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Abu Dhabi on December 13, 2025, to broaden cooperation in investment, oil, gas, and infrastructure.
They affirmed the China-UAE strategic partnership, urging expeditious talks on a China-GCC free-trade agreement.
The UAE and China have maintained diplomatic ties for over four decades and noted progress in space collaboration, including Arab Satellite 813 launch.

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China's Gaming Influence

The China-Joy expo debuted at BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi, signaling growing Chinese gaming influence in the UAE.
The event drew over 60,000 participants.
Emirati gamers praised the game's blend of gameplay and Chinese culture.
Local industry experts say gaming has surpassed traditional media in market size and expect growth in the region.
The China-UAE collaboration is seen as a pathway for cultural exchange and technological advancement in gaming.

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China-UAE Cooperation Boost

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Abu Dhabi on December 13, 2025, to broaden cooperation in investment, oil, gas, and infrastructure.
They affirmed the China-UAE strategic partnership, urging expeditious talks on a China-GCC free-trade agreement.
The UAE and China have maintained diplomatic ties for over four decades and noted progress in space collaboration, including Arab Satellite 813 launch.

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