"From Education to Advanced Industry": Gulf Capital Flows Into China, Rewriting a Partnership Once Anchored in Oil Trade

Capital from the Middle East’s Gulf region is increasingly flowing into China. Demand from ultra-high-net-worth families for educational opportunities is surging, while the adoption of Chinese technology and the expansion of local investments continue to accelerate, reshaping the framework of engagement between the two sides. At the center of this trend lies the rapid growth of China’s advanced industries, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI).