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UAE, China Seal 24 Deals as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets Xi in Beijing

The flurry of agreements points to a broader push into non‑oil growth sectors.

Overview

  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed held talks in Beijing with President Xi Jinping focused on strengthening ties, expanding investment, and supporting peaceful solutions to conflicts.
  • Earlier in the visit, the Crown Prince witnessed 24 agreements and memoranda that target clean energy, sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, health sciences, and advanced technology.
  • Non‑oil trade between the two countries reached about $111 billion in 2025, according to the UAE’s state news agency, underscoring the scale of the partnership.
  • A UAEChina Business Promotion Conference brought together investors and executives, and the Crown Prince met leaders from CNPC, Wanhua, CIC, CATL, and Xiaomi to explore concrete projects.
  • Officials on both sides emphasized the comprehensive strategic partnership and set priorities in investment, infrastructure, technology, and industrial development as economic ties deepen beyond hydrocarbons.