Wang Zhizhen, vice-chairwoman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Committee, arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Dec 10, 2012, for the upcoming China-GCC forum.
More than 300 participants from China and Gulf Cooperation Council states were given an opportunity to get a better understanding of each other through views exchanges and discussions during the China-GCC States Forum
Wang Zhizhen, the vice-chairwoman of National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC), hailed the potential to cooperate with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on environmental issues at the opening ceremony of the China-GCC States Forum on Sustainable Development.
Men hold national flags as they ride horses during a parade celebrating the 41st National Day of the United Arab Emirates, in downtown Dubai Dec 2, 2012.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday that China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will establish a strategic partnership.
China's trade with the Arab states reached a record high in the first half, and Arab countries expect deeper trade ties with China, officials said.
China's National Quranic Chanting Competition has helped to promote standard Arabic pronunciation of the Islamic holy book in the country, according to the China Islamic Association.
Visiting Arab League (AL) chief Nabil al-Arabi has called for closer relations between Arab countries and China.
With historic changes in the Middle East and Africa, China and Arab nations are working together to enhance the China-Arab States Cooperation forum, a dialogue mechanism that can bring greater benefits to all parties.
China signed economic and trade agreements worth 100 billion yuan ($16 billion) with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as Premier Wen Jiabao wrapped up a six-day visit to the Middle East on Thursday.
The tiny Kingdom of Bahrain is promoting itself as the perfect gateway from which Chinese firms can expand their business interests throughout the Gulf.
Focus turns to Arab markets