Garment business gives strong foundation to Sino-Arab ties

SHIJIAZHUANG - Tian Guifen, 56, has no idea where Arabia is, but knows the robes she weaves will be delivered and worn there.

Tian, from Fucheng county in Hebei province, works for Huaxing, one of the largest Muslim robe production and export companies in North China.

The company exports its products to over 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. In 2017, its sales hit nearly 160 million yuan ($24 million). "I'm proud that products made in China are going global, and we are making products for the whole world," Tian said.