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China-Middle East Investments Surge: Hong Kong Emerges as Hub

2/22/2026

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Cross-border investment between China and the Middle East is set to grow due to deeper regulatory ties and new growth sectors, per industry experts and a UAE regulator.
Hong Kong is poised to become a key hub for Middle Eastern capital in Asia and a gateway for Chinese investments.
Project mBridge transactions surged to over US$55 billion by November 2025, linking China, Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

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Story summary

Cross-border investment between China and the Middle East is set to grow due to deeper regulatory ties and new growth sectors, per industry experts and a UAE regulator.
Hong Kong is poised to become a key hub for Middle Eastern capital in Asia and a gateway for Chinese investments.
Project mBridge transactions surged to over US$55 billion by November 2025, linking China, Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.