China's Islamic heritage put on display...

[ChinaToday]

BEIJING: Chinese leaders yesterday emphasised the country's Islamic heritage and Silk Route legacy to enhance its ties with the Arab world as a four-day China Arab States Expo opened in Yinchuan city yesterday.

About 7,000 Arab leaders and businessmen attended the expo and conferences held on its sidelines.

China also used the opportunity to push for a bigger role in fixing prices of oil.

"We should also step up dialogue in the energy area and play a bigger role in stabilising international energy prices and ensuring energy supply safety," the country's top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng said at the inauguration ceremony.

The expo is actually a series of programmes pushing for collaboration between China and the Arab world in a range of areas including cultural co-operation, a World Muslim Travel Business Congress, publishing, tourism, business connectivity between small and medium enterprises and a China-Arab States agricultural co-operation summit.

This is besides match-making meetings and conferences for major companies in energy, finance and industrial goods sectors.

A band of Hui Muslim dancers also performed at the inauguration.

The four-day festival reflects China's desire to connect its vast Muslim community with the Arab world.

Visitors and delegates are also being encouraged to visit mosques in Yinchuan and other parts of the Ningxia province, where the city is located.

Meanwhile, Chinese officials held talks with opposition leaders from Syria on Friday and received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Saturday.

Chinese experts claimed in discussions over state television that the new moves showed Beijing was closely connected with different sections of the Arab world, and was playing an important role in the Muslim world.

One of the lesser known aspects of China is that it has an Islamic history dating back several centuries, and Hui Muslims are spread across several Chinese provinces including Ningxia and Gansu. China has also Kazakh, Uzbek and Tibetan Muslims besides the Uyghurs in Xinjiang region.

Beijing wants to connect the peace-loving Hui community with the Arab world and remains undeterred by riots and violent attacks by separatist sections Uyghurs of Xinjiang region.

Plans include establishing a Hui Merchants Chamber of Commerce to connect with the Muslim world.

The expo and conference saw 100 business executives from Arab countries discussing different aspects of co-operation with Chinese businessmen in areas like textiles, cashmere, Muslim products, photovoltaic and new energy industries, e-commerce and logistics.

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[Azizam]

BEIJING: Chinese leaders yesterday emphasised the country's Islamic heritage and Silk Route legacy to enhance its ties with the Arab world as a four-day China Arab States Expo opened in Yinchuan city yesterday.

About 7,000 Arab leaders and businessmen attended the expo and conferences held on its sidelines.

China also used the opportunity to push for a bigger role in fixing prices of oil.

"We should also step up dialogue in the energy area and play a bigger role in stabilising international energy prices and ensuring energy supply safety," the country's top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng said at the inauguration ceremony.

The expo is actually a series of programmes pushing for collaboration between China and the Arab world in a range of areas including cultural co-operation, a World Muslim Travel Business Congress, publishing, tourism, business connectivity between small and medium enterprises and a China-Arab States agricultural co-operation summit.

This is besides match-making meetings and conferences for major companies in energy, finance and industrial goods sectors.

A band of Hui Muslim dancers also performed at the inauguration.

The four-day festival reflects China's desire to connect its vast Muslim community with the Arab world.

Visitors and delegates are also being encouraged to visit mosques in Yinchuan and other parts of the Ningxia province, where the city is located.

Meanwhile, Chinese officials held talks with opposition leaders from Syria on Friday and received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Saturday.

Chinese experts claimed in discussions over state television that the new moves showed Beijing was closely connected with different sections of the Arab world, and was playing an important role in the Muslim world.

One of the lesser known aspects of China is that it has an Islamic history dating back several centuries, and Hui Muslims are spread across several Chinese provinces including Ningxia and Gansu. China has also Kazakh, Uzbek and Tibetan Muslims besides the Uyghurs in Xinjiang region.

Beijing wants to connect the peace-loving Hui community with the Arab world and remains undeterred by riots and violent attacks by separatist sections Uyghurs of Xinjiang region.

Plans include establishing a Hui Merchants Chamber of Commerce to connect with the Muslim world.

The expo and conference saw 100 business executives from Arab countries discussing different aspects of co-operation with Chinese businessmen in areas like textiles, cashmere, Muslim products, photovoltaic and new energy industries, e-commerce and logistics.

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[ChinaToday]

China-Arab Expo kicks off, chooses Kuwait as "Guest of Honor"

By Nasser Al-Otaibi

(with photos) NINGXIA, China, Sept 14 (KUNA) -- China-Arab Expo kicked off Saturday in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of NW China with the participation of Kuwait which was chosen by the organizers as a "Guest of Honor".
Kuwait's pavilion at the expo was inaugurated by Minister of Commerce and Industry Anas Al-Saleh.
"Through our participation in the expo, we seek to connect with major Chinese companies and to transfer the know-how in all domains, particularly chemical industries and construction sector," Al-Saleh told reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony, also attended by Kuwait Ambassador to China Mohammed Al-Thuwikh.
Al-Saleh pointed out that "this event shows Chinese government and Ningxia Province officials' interest in bolstering partnerships between Chinese and Kuwaiti companies".
Kuwait was selected as this year's "Guest of Honor", in appreciation of the strong bonds between the two nations and Kuwait's many contributions to charitable and developmental projects in China.
For his part, Ambassador Al-Thuwikh disclosed that Kuwait's pavilion includes public and private companies.
He noted that the value of trade exchange between China and the Arab nations is steadily growing, reaching over USD 150 billion.
Themed "Arab and China jointly embrace the world", the expo includes forums, exhibitions and promotions in different fields including agriculture, energy, finance, culture, education, tourism.
Apart from trade attractions, a friendly soccer match is also organized, along with a performance by Kuwait Television Folklore Troupe, to enhance the cultural aspect of the expo. A forum with the theme "Kuwait-China Cooperation" is also in the program.
China-Arab State Agricultural Cooperation Forum, China-Arab State Energy Cooperation Forum, the World Muslim Tourism Entrepreneurs Conference, China-Arab State Cultural and Art Exhibition Week and the China-Arab State Financial Cooperation Forum will be held at the expo.
China-Arab States Expo was previously called China-Arab States Economic and Trade Forum, which had been jointly held for three times since 2010 by Ministry of Commerce People'S Republic of China (MOFCOM), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the Ningxia regional government. (end) nsa.ibi KUNA 141745 Sep 13NNNN

KUNA : China-Arab Expo kicks off, chooses Kuwait as "Guest of Honor" - Commerce - 14/09/2013

Omani Trade Delegation Visits China-Arab States Expo 2013

Yinchuan, Sept 16 (ONA)---The Omani trade delegation attending the China-Arab States Exhibition 2013 in the Chinese City of Yinchuan today paid a visit to the exhibition led by Eng. Ridha bin Juma'a al-Saleh, Board member of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), Treasurer, Head of delegation, accompanied by Dr. Fawzia bint Nasser al-Farsiya, Board Member of Omani-Chinese Friendship Society.

The delegation said that the visit designed to allow members of the trade delegation to view the products and services offered by establishments and companies from China and Islamic and Arab states participating in the exhibition, to explore the opportunities and areas for collaboration and partnership with the representatives of such companies.

The delegation viewed the modern technologies that can be used to develop and upgrade the quality of production and services in Oman's private sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that enjoy more attention and progress in the Sultanate.

The trade delegation visited the exhibition pavilions, which provide an opportunity to see the economic and trade products and projects in China and the Arab and Islamic countries, including the UAE and Kuwait, which are hosted as guest of honor. The delegation also visited the pavilion of the host City of Ningxia, which contains the most important industries and products and listened to the explanation by the exhibitors and representatives of companies.

The delegation was briefed during its visit to the pavilions of leading Chinese companies specialized in solar and alternative energy sector on the latest technology in the areas of energy production and transport.

The China-Arab State Expo 2013 seeks to deepen cooperative relations and develop economic and development ties between participants, as well as a chance to discuss ways to facilitate Arab-China trade, investment and finance, infrastructure projects and joint cultural tourism.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, symposia, exhibitions, business talks were organized. The events included vital issues, such as agriculture, finance, energy, chemical industry, modern technology, culture, education and tourism as the exhibition is designed to promote effective cooperation between China and the Arab States and create a platform for international cooperation.

Ridha al-Saleh, Head of the delegation said that the exhibition is a leading event in the solid relations between China and the Arab States, an ideal platform for the exchange of strategic visions and to launch effective initiatives to serve the mutual economic and commercial interests, adding that the exhibition represents an opportunity to publicize the achievements of the Sultanate, as well as promotion of trade and investment opportunities and promoting services and products of the participating companies.

Dr. Fawzia bint Nasser al-Farsiya said that the participation of the society in the exhibition is part of the activities to strengthen the friendship and historic ties between the Sultanate and the People's Republic of China through enhancing Trade, economic and investment cooperation for the benefit of the two countries.

http://www.omannews.gov.om/ona/english/newsDetails_inc.jsp?newsID=176815

 

[ChinaToday]

Visit opens doors to huge business opportunities

BEIJING: His Majesty King Hamad's visit will open doors to huge business opportunities between Bahrain and China.

These were highlighted yesterday when His Majesty met the Bahraini businessmen's delegation participating in the first China-Arab States Expo in the city of Yinchuan in Ningxia Hui Region.

The delegation was presented to His Majesty by Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Dr Essam Fakhro.

He welcomed the delegation and highlighted multiple achievements in economic, trade and investment sectors.

He praised the role of Bahraini businessmen in supporting construction and development, stimulating the economy and encouraging capital investment.

His Majesty stressed developing ties with friendly countries through joint ventures and participating in various exhibitions and forums.

The achievements made in the economic and trade sectors shows the kingdom's growth and strengthens its trade and vital economic role in the region, His Majesty explained.

He affirmed support for the trade sector so that it can achieve further successes in the economic sphere at the regional and global level as well as attract investments and financial institutions to Bahrain.

Moreover, His Majesty said the upcoming talks with Chinese President and other Chinese senior leaders, will bear fruitful results.

The delegation expressed their thanks to His Majesty and hailed his interest in supporting the kingdom's economy and trade.

Upon the conclusion of His Majesty's visit to Ningxia Hui Region, the head of the government of the Yinchuan, Liu Khoi, presented a commemorative gift to His Majesty on the occasion of visiting the region, and expressed gratitude for accepting the invitation and taking part in the expo.

She asserted that the first-ever exhibition represents a qualitative leap in economic and trade relations. His Majesty thanked Ms Khoi for Yinchuan's hospitality and lauded the relations between the two countries.

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China's top political advisor meets King of Jordan

YINCHUAN - China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met on Sunday with King of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein on the sidelines of a China-Arab State Expo in Yinchuan in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region.

Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), spoke highly of the long-term friendship between China and Jordan. He said the king has visited China seven times, which showcased the high importance he attached to relationship with China. He added the China visit of the king will promote further development of the bilateral ties.

Yu noted China highly values relationship with Jordan, and will continue to strengthen their cooperation in all areas so as to benefit the two peoples.

The chairman also welcomed the king's attendance to the expo, saying he hoped the expo could become an effective platform to enhance the mutual understanding, trade and economic cooperation, and common development of China and Arab states,through active participation and support from both sides.

The first China-Arab State Expo, a key platform for promoting trade between China and the Muslim world, opened on Sunday morning in Yinchuan, the capital city of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, which is home to more than 10 percent of China's 20 million Muslims. Yu attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

King Abdullah II appreciated China's hugh achievements in national development. He said Jordan wanted to learn from China's development experience and deepen their comprehensive cooperation. Jordan will play its unique role in the Arab states to help push forward the bilateral relationship and Arab-China relationship to a new high.

The king also wished the expo a great success.

Besides Yinchuan, King Abdullah II will continue his state visit to China from Sept 15 to 18, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.

The China-Arab States Expo originated from the China (Ningxia) International Investment and Trade Fair and the China-Arab States Economic and Trade Forum, which has been held annually since 2010.


China's top political advisor meets King of Jordan |Politics |chinadaily.com.cn

 

[ChinaToday]

Silk Road in Sky: China-UAE new bridge takes shape

China will grant third, fourth and fifth freedom traffic rights between Yinchuan Hedong International Airport and destinations in UAE.


DUBAI - A Silk Road in the Sky linking eastern and western Asia is taking shape and is set to shorten the distance between China and the UAE, providing new development opportunities for Arabian countries.

Following recent talks over bilateral air transport, the UAE and China recently announced in Yinchuan, a city in western China, that China will grant third, fourth and fifth freedom traffic rights between Yinchuan Hedong International Airport and destinations in the UAE and will allow Emirates Airlines to operate four Dubai-Yinchuan-Zhengzhou flights every week.

A spokesperson for the department of commerce of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region said: "Granting freedom traffic rights and approving new routes pave the way for operating new routes linking Yinchuan with other Arabian countries and Muslim regions. The Silk Road in the Sky is becoming a reality."

In fact, the opening up of the Silk Road in the Sky dates back to two years ago. On May 11, 2011, Yinchuan-Kunming-Dubai scheduled passenger and cargo flights, the first international flights to and from Ningxia, commenced service.

This took place one year after the first Arab States Expo was held in Ningxia. Taking place on the eve of the convening of the 2013 Arab States Expo, China's granting of the fifth freedom traffic rights between Yinchuan Hedong International Airport and the UAE means that Ningxia is on track to become a major transshipment port between China and the Mideast.

The granting also means that after flying from Dubai to Yinchuan and loading and unloading passengers and cargo, aircraft from Emirates Airlines can fly on to other countries.

"The Silk Road in the Sky serves as a new bridge between China and the Arab States. We will take Yinchuan Hedong International Airport's granting of freedom traffic rights as an opportunity to allow more Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian countries to open up flights via Yinchuan, promoting the establishment of an airline network with Yinchuan as the hub and moving toward the goal of transforming the airport into an important portal," said a spokesperson for the department of commerce and port office of Ningxia.

The meeting, attended by the Civil Aviation Administration of China and Chinese major airlines as well as the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and several UAE-based airlines including Emirates, was highly valued by both China and the UAE.

.:Middle East Online::Silk Road in Sky: China-UAE new bridge takes shape:.

 

[Sonyuke_Songpaisan]

China is a Taoism/Confucianism country. Religions such as Islam, Buddhism，Communism and Protedtantism should be abandoned.

 

[KingMamba]

@Azizam agree with you.

 

[ZYXW]

@Azizam agree with you.

NAH, but i agree with only you

 

[KingMamba]

NAH, but i agree with only you

stop it.

 

[Wholegrain]

China is a Taoism/Confucianism country. Religions such as Islam, Buddhism，Communism and Protedtantism should be abandoned.

We need a "stupid" subforum where stupid posts like this can be moved and archived, and certain members should only be allowed to post in that forum.

 

[ZYXW]

stop it.

haha

 

[AUz]

Arabs and Chinese enjoy historical relations..Good to see the relations being revived.

Businesses, trade, commerce etc will have great benefits for both people....

Iran, Pakistan, Arabs, Egypt, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, India etc should have great emphasis on trade and commerce among themselves...No point in fighting among ourselves while remaining slaves to the West...

 

[bangstick]

China, being the free, open society that it is is a perfect place for a religion like Islam to thrive.