A rich history of possibilities for Sino-Arab relations

Trade between the Arabs and China dates back more than 2,000 years, with China being an important trading destination for the Arab world since the Islamic caliphate. Back then, many Chinese goods were found in the Arab world, including silk, porcelain and pottery. Many Arab goods were exported to China, including perfumes, frankincense (Al-Luban) and oud.

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