In the bustling exhibition hall of the Riyadh Exhibition Center in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian purchaser Abdul stopped in front of a high-speed and precise Chinese CNC machine for a long time. After in-depth communication with Chinese engineers, he showed a satisfied smile and expressed a clear intention to purchase on the spot. More than 130 Chinese companies have come all the way with the latest technology and products, turning the exhibition hall into a shining business card and efficient negotiation room for "Made in China", and the on-site cooperation heat continues to rise.  

Hardcore Made in China

This exhibition has a strong lineup of Chinese exhibitors and a wide range of products covering various fields. Enterprises from seven provinces including Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Fujian, and Sichuan have brought diversified product lines covering automotive equipment, new energy solutions, electronic communication equipment, smart homes, and high-end building materials.

From efficient and precise industrial machine tools to green and low-carbon photovoltaic energy storage solutions; From intelligent and convenient consumer electronics products to sturdy and durable new building materials, each exhibit embodies China's profound accumulation in independent research and development of core technologies and integration of the entire industry chain. Saudi Arabian and foreign merchants who inquired, experienced, and negotiated in front of the booth were constantly coming, fully demonstrating the strong attraction and market competitiveness of upgrading from "Made in China" to "Made in China".  

Accurately build a platform

The exhibition is not only a showcase, but also a bridge for deep integration. During the exhibition, two precise matchmaking sessions were specially organized to deepen cooperation. One is the "China (Henan) - Saudi Arabia Industrial Cooperation Matchmaking Conference", where both sides focus on exchanging information on Henan's advantageous industries such as intelligent manufacturing and electronic information; The other event is the "China (Shandong) - Saudi Arabia Passenger Car Economic and Trade Matchmaking Conference", which directly targets the booming automotive market and consumer demand in Saudi Arabia.

This "exhibition+special session docking" model has established an efficient and direct communication channel between the high-quality production capacity of local provinces in China and the market demand of Saudi Arabia and even the Gulf region, exploring a more targeted and effective new model for Chinese enterprises to go global and cooperate with industries. Keywords: the Belt and Road news, the Belt and Road latest information

Silk Road connects to the Gulf

The concentrated appearance of the Chinese exhibition group in Saudi Arabia this time has a significance far beyond an ordinary commercial event. It closely aligns with Saudi Arabia's "2030 Vision" aimed at promoting economic diversification, providing a rich selection of Chinese technology, equipment, and solutions for its industrial transformation and upgrading. At the same time, this is also a vivid practice of deepening practical cooperation and promoting connectivity between China and Saudi Arabia under the initiative of jointly building the the Belt and Road. Through exhibitions and connections, the potential for cooperation between enterprises from the two countries in key areas such as the automotive industry, new energy, and digitalization has been further stimulated, and the synergistic effects of the industries are becoming increasingly prominent. This ancient Silk Road, today, is closely linked with the Gulf region due to its close industrial ties and innovative cooperation, jointly drawing a new picture of mutually beneficial and win-win development. Editor/Yang Meiling