Sino-Arabian ties focus on novel frontiers

This confluence of China's advanced experience in low-altitude economy technology research, manufacturing and operational management, coupled with the unique geographic environment and market demands of the Arab world, has laid the foundation for collaboration, Zhao added.

During the expo, the China-Arab States Technology Transfer Center unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of over 500 advanced and practical technology solutions tailored to the urgent needs of Arab nations in areas ranging from green agriculture and digital economy to industrial upgrade and ecological protection.

"Our goal is to ensure that every technology solution we offer is directly aligned with market demand and development priorities of the Arab world," said Wu Lifeng, director of the center.

The selection process involved screening of over 1,300 technologies from more than 60 leading Chinese universities, research institutes and enterprises, with a focus on solutions that can be rapidly scaled up across the Arab world, Wu added.

"On the very day of the technology release, we managed to sign 13 cooperation agreements, underscoring the strong demand and willingness of our Arab partners to adopt these cutting-edge solutions," Wu said.

In particular, green and low-carbon technology solutions have become veritable buzzwords at the expo. While the two regions may differ in their resource endowments, they are united in their drive toward a shared goal of clean, green and low-carbon progress.

The Arab region is home to some of the world's best solar and wind energy resources, providing an unparalleled opportunity for the development of clean energy, said Zhou Mi, a senior researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Concurrently, Arab nations, particularly those in the Gulf, are vigorously pursuing ambitious national visions — such as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the United Arab Emirates' Centennial 2071 — which prioritize sustainable development and a transition away from hydrocarbon dependency.

At the same time, China has amassed a wealth of experience in renewable energy technology research and development, industrial application and project implementation — expertise that can be leveraged to complement the Arab world's natural advantages, Zhou added.

Over the past decade, China has played a pivotal role in driving down the average cost of electricity generation from wind and solar photovoltaic projects globally by 60 percent and 80 percent, respectively, data from the National Energy Administration showed in late August.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), the country's exports of wind and solar PV products are estimated to have cumulatively reduced carbon emissions in other nations by around 4.1 billion tons, making a significant contribution to the global low-carbon transition, the administration said.

Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy, head of the League of Arab States' China Representative Office, said that China's mature technological capabilities are meeting the ambitious policy vision and significant market potential of the Arab world. This combination is proving to be a recipe for success in high-tech collaboration.

At a moment of heightened global economic fragility, the deepening partnership between China and Arab nations stands out not merely as a bilateral success story, but as a potential source of stability and growth for the wider world, he said.