BeijingChina exported over $2 billion of water machinery in 2025, UN data show.
Saudi developer Acwa says 70% of its water equipment comes from Chinese suppliers.
Vontron Technology says it shipped 30,000 membranes last year to Belt and Road countries, enough for 300,000 tons daily.
Acwa’s Saleh Al Khabti expects Chinese membrane makers to catch up within two to three years.
How each outlet framed it
- Dawn
- cites UN Comtrade figures and the CWR claim that water spending exceeds China's military budget, framing water as a security priority
Sources: Dawn