TRENDS Research & Advisory, through its virtual office in Beijing, participated as a strategic partner in the UAE–China 2nd Think Tank Forum, hosted in Beijing on 23–24 September.
Organised by the UAE Embassy in China under the theme “Building Bridges and Driving Innovation”
The event was attended by Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China; Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism; Chen Wenqing, Director of the Department of West Asia and North Africa at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs; along with senior officials, representatives of think tanks, research bodies and academic institutions from both countries. Discussions focused on prospects for cooperation and on strengthening intellectual and cultural ties between the UAE and China.
The TRENDS delegation noted that its participation underscores the centre’s mission to serve as a knowledge bridge linking Emirati and Chinese think tanks. They emphasised the forum’s role as a platform for sharing perspectives, generating solutions to global challenges, and enhancing East–West dialogue.
TRENDS also expressed appreciation to the UAE Embassy in China for convening the forum and highlighted the vital role of think tanks in shaping responses to international developments, while reaffirming the strong cultural and economic bonds between the two nations.
As part of its engagement, TRENDS hosted a dedicated pavilion showcasing its research areas, publications, and recent studies.
(Inputs from WAM)
