China and Arab countries are taking their already robust partnership to new heights through innovative technological advancements. With over 200 major projects impacting nearly 2 billion people, this collaboration is set to drive significant global change in the coming years.
This week, China solidified its partnership with the Arab world by proposing the \"five cooperation frameworks\". These frameworks aim to build a China-Arab community with a shared future by establishing a joint space debris observation center, developing a BeiDou application, setting up a cooperation and development center, and enhancing collaboration in manned space missions and passenger aircraft. These initiatives are designed to boost innovation cooperation and strengthen economic ties.
In addition to space and aviation, China is expanding its cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) to empower the real economy and promote a global governance system for AI. To further economic and trade ties, China plans to accelerate negotiations on bilateral and regional free trade agreements and advance dialogue mechanisms for e-commerce cooperation.
Hi-Tech Cooperation
The spotlight on AI, 5G, virtual reality, and space navigation was evident at the 2019 China-Arab States Expo, showcasing the region's commitment to high-tech collaboration. CNKI, an online academic library in China, has developed a big data platform dedicated to Belt and Road tech cooperation and innovation.
Zhou Yong, general manager of CNKI Knowledge Management Technology Company, shared with CGTN that the platform serves institutions, enterprises, and governmental organizations from 23 signatory countries. It facilitates tech supplies and demands across eight major industries, including AI, smart transportation, and the Internet of Things, fostering a collaborative environment for technological growth.
The Lusail Stadium in Qatar, the main venue for the 2022 World Cup, stands as a testament to Chinese engineering prowess. Constructed by China Railway Construction Corporation, the stadium is uniquely shaped like a date palm bowl or an enamel lantern and hosted the World Cup final. It marks the first time a Chinese company has built a World Cup venue and is featured on Qatar's new 10-riyal banknote.
Li Chongyang, head of the Chinese side of the engineering team, described the Lusail Stadium as \"by far the world's largest, most advanced and most complex professional football stadium built to FIFA standards.\" Hassan Al Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, praised the stadium for showcasing Chinese enterprises' technical capabilities and service levels.
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Sci-tech innovations set to further boost China-Arab cooperation
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