2023中国-阿拉伯金融与投资报告（英）

CHINA-ARAB FINANCE AND INVESTMENT2023 report12023 China-Arab Finance And Investment ReportPREFACE IThe political mutual trust between China and the countries in the Arab region is based on a solid foundation of longstanding friendship between the two sides. Since the ancient Silk Road’s beginnings more than 2,000 years ago, China-Arab dealings have been based on the principals of peaceful coexistence, openness and inclusiveness, and mutually beneficial, win-win situations. This also remains true since China’s transformation into a leader on the world stage, with the two sides not only treading similar paths to national independence and rejuvenation, but also representing a model of friendship and cooperation for the rest of the world.Economic and trade cooperation between China and the countries in the Arab region keeps getting more robust. One catalyst was when China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001. The value of trade between China and the countries in the Arab region jumped from about US$14.7 billion in 2001 to about US$330 billion in 2021, a more than 22-fold increase. With the introduction of the Belt and Road Initiative a decade ago, China-Arab relations started to become more comprehensive and multifaceted, going beyond the trade of energy and goods, to the fields of finance, investment, science and technology, and culture.The prospects for financial investments between China and the countries in the Arab region are broad, in particular. At the China-Arab Summit last year, both sides agreed to make every effort to invest for the betterment of both Chinese and Arab communities. It is therefore clear that China-Arab relations have entered a new era of comprehensive and deepening development. The multifaced investment cooperation between China and the countries in the Arab region will be in diverse areas, such as construction, transportation, climate and renewable energy, emerging payment methods, and video games and entertainment.Whether it is financial institutions, private capital, sovereign funds, or fintech companies, building bilateral relationships of mutual trust is an important foundation for seizing these opportunities. The culture and history of China and the countries in the Arab region, respectively, are rich and unique. Although business ties are a positive start, there is a lot more still to be done. Building and maintaining a relationship of mutual trust cannot be accomplished overnight. Besides beneficial exchanges, it requires a shared vision and unwavering commitment to a long-term relationship. At the same time, this foundation requires active understanding and cooperation in order to bridge cultural and historical differences.2023 China-Arab Finance And Investment Report2Through this report, we will help readers better understand the economic and trade relations between China and the countries in the Arab region, as well as the financial and investment opportunities that lie within these relations. We look forw