The Chinese Commercial and Economic Attaché in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Wang Zihua, stated that China opened a services center in Sharjah for business associates, reported Al-Ittihad . The center, which belongs to the Chinese Embassy in the UAE, provides services, data and information about the Chinese market and economy to business associates and investors not only in the UAE but also in the rest of the Arabian Gulf states. In addition, the center eases the necessary procedures for traveling to China, including visa and hotel reservations. The value of exchanges between China and the UAE grew from $2.5 billion in 2000 to $2.8 billion in 2001. — (menareport.com)
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