Shen: 5 strategic partnership agreements between Kuwait and China
A meeting at the University of Kuwait discussed the Kuwait-China partnership and the Chinese governance experience, attended by Ambassador Yang Shen and Anwar Al-Shara'an.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
As part of efforts to strengthen international dialogue and exchange expertise on development and international relations issues, a preparatory meeting was held to organize a specialized course on China and international relations. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Dr. Anoud Al-Duwaikh, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Yang Xin, and a number of academics. The gathering discussed China’s experience in state management, governance, and global development, as well as the economic and political transformations underway in China and their implications for the international system and the future of international partnerships, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
The meeting reviewed the key outcomes of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which took place in Beijing from October 26 to 29, 2026.
Sheikh Dr. Anoud Al-Duwaikh, President of the Kuwait-China Friendship Foundation, emphasized that China’s experience deserves study and attention due to its developmental, economic, and institutional transformations. She noted that China’s success in building its development model is based on the cohesion of state institutions, a clear strategic vision, and the ability to balance development requirements with stability. She added that China has become one of the main drivers of the global economy, contributing approximately 30 percent to global economic growth in recent years, in addition to its role in promoting international trade and investment, developing the Belt and Road Initiative, and proposing global initiatives aimed at supporting development and enhancing cooperation among nations.
Regarding Kuwait-China relations, she pointed out that the two countries share a historical partnership spanning more than five decades, built on political trust and mutual cooperation, and marked by notable progress across various fields, forming a model of international relations based on understanding and coordination. She highlighted that China has been Kuwait’s largest trading partner for 11 consecutive years, with cooperation expanding to include energy, oil, petrochemicals, investment, infrastructure, and major projects, notably the Port of Mishref. She also noted promising opportunities in the digital economy, advanced industries, and green development.
For his part, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Yang Xin affirmed that the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China laid important foundations for the next phase of development. He noted that China is moving toward enhancing innovation, technological modernization, and high-quality development, while continuing to develop its governance system and national security framework. He explained that China’s new plan is based on a long-term vision aimed at strengthening scientific and technological capabilities, developing smart infrastructure, and expanding international partnerships, in line with rapid changes in the global economy and geopolitical challenges.
He indicated that the convergence of China’s development priorities with Kuwait’s Vision 2035 offers broad opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation, particularly as this year marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He outlined four main pathways for future cooperation: smart cities and infrastructure, renewable energy and sustainability, technology and digital transformation, and trade and investment. He clarified that major Kuwaiti projects, notably Al-Harir City and the Port of Mishref, align with Chinese expertise in building smart cities, economic zones, and developing transportation and logistics networks.
He also emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in clean energy, solar power, and wind energy, alongside artificial intelligence, fifth-generation (5G) networks, and cloud computing, as key areas in the digital transformation journey and in building the economy of the future. Al-Sharhan: Kuwait Needs a Unique Economic Model Anwar Al-Sharhan, a professor of economics at Kuwait University, stated that Kuwait needs to develop a distinctive economic model suited to the nature of its political and social system and its economic foundations, while drawing on successful international experiences, foremost among them the Chinese model, which combines a strong state role with the utilization of market mechanisms. He clarified that the Chinese experience offers a distinctive model based on market socialism, in which the state retains a central role in managing and directing the economy, while employing market tools to enhance productivity, competition, and innovation. He noted that the success of this model is linked to effective management, governance, forward-looking planning, and holding officials accountable based on performance and achievements.
