专访卡塔尔投资促进局总监：中企在卡投资瞄准创新与氢能新赛道

Core Insights - Chinese enterprises are shifting their investment focus in Qatar from traditional sectors to innovation-driven industries, aligning with Qatar's "2030 National Vision" for diversified development [1][2][4] Trade and Economic Cooperation - China is Qatar's largest trading partner, with a projected trade volume of $24.22 billion in 2024, including $4.174 billion in exports and $20.046 billion in imports [1] - From January to August 2025, the bilateral trade volume reached $16.374 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of $199 million, or 1.1% [1] Energy Cooperation - Qatar is China's second-largest source of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with imports expected to reach 18.3464 million tons in 2024 [1] - Qatar holds the world's third-largest natural gas reserves, particularly in the North Field, which is the largest single gas field globally [1] Investment Trends - Investment diversification is evident in four key areas: - Digital economy and ICT, with enhanced cooperation in cloud computing, smart cities, and 5G [2][4] - Advanced manufacturing and transportation, including the introduction of electric buses [4] - Gaming and creative industries, with Chinese firms entering the entertainment and digital content sectors [4] - Legal and professional services, with Chinese law firms establishing branches in Qatar [4] Renewable Energy Initiatives - Qatar aims to achieve 18% renewable energy share and a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with significant projects like the 800 MW Al Kharsaah solar power plant [2][6] - Plans for a global largest blue ammonia plant by 2026 to support hydrogen and ammonia-based clean energy solutions [3][6] Innovation and Research - Qatar ranks first in the GCC for university-industry research collaboration and fourth globally in the ITU ICT Development Index [5] - R&D spending increased from 3.25 billion QAR in 2012 to 4.45 billion QAR in 2021, with a target of 1.5% of GDP by 2030 [5] Investment Incentives - Qatar offers a comprehensive set of incentives for foreign investors, including up to 40% coverage of eligible local investment costs for five years in sectors like advanced manufacturing, logistics, technology, and financial services [7][8]