Source: Arab World Studies, No. 3, 2025

Abstract: Against the backdrop of great power competition in science and technology, traditional military technology rivalry has gradually shifted toward emerging domains such as space technology, making outer space a key arena for major power interactions. In recent years, China has actively pursued outer space exploration and cooperation with countries around the world. The Middle East, as a region along the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), represents a crucial area for developing and exploring cooperation in outer space. This paper focuses on the growing space cooperation between China and Arab states, arguing that such collaboration contributes to the construction of China-Arab community with a shared future. Deepening joint efforts in outer space not only meets the pressing needs of Arab states in this field but also aligns with the evolving geopolitical and technological landscape faced by both sides. Under the principles of equality and mutual benefit, peaceful use, and inclusive development, China and Arab states have engaged in extensive cooperation in areas such as communication satellites, remote sensing satellites, deep space exploration, and satellite navigation. The key areas of collaboration include satellite technology transfer and industrial partnerships, commercial space activities, space payload cooperation, and aerospace research exchanges. By actively promoting policy coordination, technical assistance, and joint research and development, both sides contribute to the implementation of China’s “Space Silk Road” while advancing the construction of a China-Arab community with a shared future.

Keywords: China; Arab Countries; Aerospace; Space Silk Road; China-ArabCommunity of Shared Future