• AI and digital economy opportunities in Shenzhen and Guangzhou among the key prospects looked into by emirate’s high-level delegation
• Government and business meetings held alongside participation in AIM Talks China 2026
• Leading Chinese institutions engaged on investment and cooperation in emerging sectors
•  As of June 2026, 851 Chinese companies are based in Sharjah
• Bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached AED 6.3 billion in 2025

Guangdong, China, June 19, 2026

Sharjah is deepening its economic engagement with China as the emirate pursues new opportunities in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, smart mobility and sustainable energy through a high-level mission to Guangdong Province, one of China’s leading centres of innovation and industrial production.

Led by the Department of Government Relations (DGR), the delegation brought together senior representatives from government, investment promotion, digital transformation, sustainability and business sectors to engage with some of China’s most influential public and private institutions. The mission also coincided with participation in AIM Talks China 2026, organised by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade in partnership with the AIM Global Foundation.

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