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21:48, 08-Sep-2017
China-Arab States Expo 2017: Egyptian exhibitors hope to forge closer trade ties with China
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The third China-Arab States Expo is taking place in Yinchuan, the capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Business people from nearly 60 countries are taking part in the biennial event which is aimed at forging closer trade relations with China.
Ms May Karakesy comes to China for the first time. She says as two civilizations, China and Egypt need to communicate more, and arts help promote understanding between the two cultures. /CGTN Photo
Ms May Karakesy comes to China for the first time. She says as two civilizations, China and Egypt need to communicate more, and arts help promote understanding between the two cultures. /CGTN Photo
May Karakesy is an Egyptian artist, having worked 11 years at the Islamic Center of Crafts in Cairo. Her first trip to China brings not only excitement but also a mission to link the two civilizations. She says by attending the expo, she aims to share Egyptian art forms with people in China.
The Egypt Pavilion takes up an area of 1,000 square meters. Items on display here represent the country's major economic and technological achievements. /CGTN Photo
The Egypt Pavilion takes up an area of 1,000 square meters. Items on display here represent the country's major economic and technological achievements. /CGTN Photo
China's imports from Egypt soared to more than 600 million US dollars in the first half of this year – an increase of nearly 300 percent year on year. As the only Guest of Honor country at this year's expo, Egypt is showcasing a wide range of products and services to attract more investment from China, and continue their upward momentum.
Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone covers a total area of 460 square kilometers, and comprises four sections and six ports. /CGTN Photo
Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone covers a total area of 460 square kilometers, and comprises four sections and six ports. /CGTN Photo
China is the biggest investor in the development of Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone. Mr Mahfouz M.T. Marzok, vice chairman of the Economic Zone, says that the project will facilitate the presence of foreign investors, especially from China.
Mr Mahfouz M.T. Marzok, vice chairman of the Economic Zone, says Chinese companies are working in Egypt to finalize the projects. /CGTN Photo
Mr Mahfouz M.T. Marzok, vice chairman of the Economic Zone, says Chinese companies are working in Egypt to finalize the projects. /CGTN Photo
Egypt officially joined the Belt and Road Initiative in 2015, along with several other Arab countries. It's expected to further boost flows of products and services with China, and strengthen cross-regional connectivity.