# Live: A showcase of Arab culture and commerce at CIIE

Free with YouTube's ads, posted by CGTN.

Trade between China and Arab states is booming, hitting a record 1.72 trillion yuan (about $241.6 billion) in the first seven months of 2025, up 3.2% year on year.

At this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE), the Country Exhibition is offering a window into that growing relationship. From premium dates and rich coffee to perfumes and traditional crafts, Chinese buyers are getting a first-hand taste of Arab culture and commerce. Join CGTN Arabic's Lu Mengmeng as we explore the Arab stand and see how these products are making their way into Chinese homes. #CIIE2026

- What it is: Recorded live
- Length: 36 min
- Shown live: Sat 7 Nov 2026, 05:59 UTC
- Rights holder: [CGTN](https://www.cgtn.com) (its site links the channel: https://www.cgtn.com/)
- Channel: [CGTN](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg)
- Plays: Wherever YouTube plays: its rights holder sets no limit
- Who can watch here: Adult profiles and older (no rating is recorded on YouTube, so adults only)
- Made for kids: No, as YouTube designates it
- On YouTube: [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TjSEjKT18o)

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