Dr. Sultan Al Jaber’s high-level visit to Beijing highlights commitment to sustainable growth and bilateral innovation
Beijing, China — In a major move to deepen strategic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and China, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Chairman of Masdar, completed a working visit to Beijing this week. His visit emphasized the UAE’s commitment to expanding its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China across critical sectors including energy, renewables, industry, and infrastructure.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Economic Synergy
During the visit, Dr. Al Jaber held a series of high-level meetings with top Chinese government officials and industry leaders. He met with Lan Fo’an, China’s Minister of Finance; Liu Jianchao, Head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC); and Zou Jiayi, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). These discussions took place in the presence of Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China.
Dr. Al Jaber reiterated the UAE’s vision for sustainable economic cooperation, calling for new joint initiatives that align with both nations’ development goals. He highlighted the importance of empowering national companies, fostering public-private collaboration, and boosting innovation-led industrial growth.
Engaging Chinese Industry Leaders in Energy and Infrastructure
In a series of strategic dialogues, Dr. Al Jaber also engaged with senior executives from some of China’s most influential state-owned and private enterprises, including:
- Wang Yuetao, Chairman of ZhenHua Oil
- Liao Zengtai, Chairman of Wanhua Chemical Group
- Liu Haoling, President of China Investment Corporation (CIC)
- Dai Houliang, Chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
- Zhang Chuanjiang, Chairman of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
- Zhang Lei, Chairman of Envision, a leader in renewables and smart energy management
- Song Hailiang, Chairman of China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC)
- Chen Guanfu, Chairman of POWERCHINA International
These meetings focused on advancing partnerships across a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), refining, petrochemicals, and renewable energy. Dr. Al Jaber and his Chinese counterparts discussed opportunities for joint industrial projects, strategic shipping and storage infrastructure, and enhanced investment in clean technology and sustainability.
A Shared Vision for Industrial and Technological Progress
Both nations expressed a shared interest in building future-ready industrial capabilities through knowledge transfer, local content development, and innovation. Dr. Al Jaber emphasized that the UAE sees China not only as a trading partner but as a strategic collaborator in achieving net-zero emissions, advanced manufacturing, and technology-driven competitiveness.
“The UAE is deeply committed to strengthening our strategic relationship with China,” said Dr. Al Jaber. “Together, we are shaping an agenda for sustainable industrial growth that benefits both our nations and the broader global economy.”
Trade Ties at an All-Time High
China remains the UAE’s largest trading partner, with total bilateral trade exceeding USD 100 billion in 2024—a 7% increase over the previous year. This growth was driven largely by an 18% rise in UAE imports from China.
In Q1 2025 alone, non-oil trade between the two countries surged by 18% year-on-year, reflecting significant growth across all trade categories:
- 5% increase in exports
- 2% increase in re-exports
- 7% growth in imports
This robust trade performance underscores the vitality of UAE-China economic relations and signals growing momentum for deeper cooperation in emerging sectors.
Looking Ahead
Dr. Al Jaber’s visit reaffirms the UAE’s role as a key player in facilitating East-West collaboration and accelerating the global shift toward clean energy, smart infrastructure, and industrial transformation. As both nations look to scale up their economic and technological partnerships, the outcomes of this mission are expected to pave the way for new joint ventures and investment pipelines.
With energy security, green growth, and industrial innovation at the forefront, the UAE and China are entering a new era of strategic cooperation—built on trust, mutual interest, and a shared vision for the future.
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