Face｜“China is full of opportunities”：Arab economic researcher visited China three times this year
China Youth Daily | 2025-07-25 00:15
Recently, Ahmed Shaaban from Egypt came to Beijing to attend the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). This was his third visit to China this year. He worked at the League of Arab States' booth, where he met visitors from China and other countries. He answered their questions about how the League of Arab States and other countries could work together.
Ahmed Shaaban is an economic researcher who works for League of Arab States Economic Affairs Sector. He said in an interview with China Youth Daily that he travelled a lot between China and Egypt because of China's own attractiveness. "China is a major economic power, and it's good to work with Chinese businesses. We can make sure everyone benefits," he said.
Ahmed Shaaban attended the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. Photo by Ma Ziqian
When talking to Chinese and other people, Shaaban also talks about the history of relations between China, Egypt and other Arab countries: "We are all connected." He thinks that it is a good chance to show off Arab countries at trade fairs and exhibitions held in China. It will also help to keep trade and supply chains between China and Arab countries working well. And it will strengthen the links between the two regions' economies and investments with the help of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Shaaban is particularly optimistic about Arab countries working more closely with China. There are lots of areas where countries can work together more, like green technology, electricity, oil, artificial intelligence and the digital economy. He also wants more Chinese companies to invest in and do business in Arab countries. In today's uncertain world, Arab countries need to work with China to keep industrial and supply chains stable.
Shaaban's hope is exactly what the CISCE was originally created for. The CISCE is the world's first national-level event focusing on supply chains, which holds significant practical value in the context of the effects of globalization on industrial and supply chains. China's commitment to maintaining global industrial networks has struck a chord with international businesses.
At the CISCE, Shaaban met Chinese exhibitors and people from different regions, such as South America, Europe and Africa. They had brought products from all over the world and hoped to use the platform to sell them to the rest of the world.
"This is why I love China." Shaaban said, "There are lots of opportunities in China and we Arabs come here to do business with friendly Chinese people." He said he is ready to start learning Chinese, and finding a suitable Chinese name is a good start. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)
