On September 12, the opening of the Central Asia – Jiangsu Trade Center took place in the Chinese city of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. The multi-storey Center is a multifunctional platform for Central Asian businesses to enter the Chinese market, according to the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan. The Central Asia-Jiangsu Trade Center will […]
Is the US Dollar heading toward collapse? – Part One
Tariq Saeedi Is the US Dollar heading toward collapse? — For some it is an ardent desire and for others it is a worrisome possibility. The fact is the greenback has lately been in troubled waters. However, as of now, its collapse is more of a theoretical inference. What happens to the dollar and what […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through golden sayings – 35th issue
5th September Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future” at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). As Ambassador of PRC to Turkmenistan, I’d like to share with Turkmenistan friends important contents of the […]
Gazprom chairman comments on relations with China and Central Asia
The Chairman of the Management Committee of PJSC Gazprom, Alexey Miller, has commented on the relations of Gazprom with China and Central Asia. He was addressing a meeting on the eve of the ‘Oil and Gas Industry Workers Day’ on 29 August 2024. Here is the relevant portion from the press release by Gazprom: “Our […]
Kazakhstan to Increase Middle Corridor’s Capacity to Ten Million Tons Annually
Saniya Sakenova The Kazakh government is working to implement the Roadmap to eliminate bottlenecks and develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) until 2027 between Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye and between Kazakhstan and Georgia. This will increase the route’s capacity to ten million tons per year, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on Aug. 27. To […]
China sets 2050 target for world-class aviation hubs
China plans to establish a group of world-class aviation enterprises and hubs by 2050, according to a new guideline released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the National Development and Reform Commission. The guideline outlines a three-phase strategy for developing international aviation hubs with milestones set for 2025, 2035 and 2050. By 2025, […]
«Central Asia Could Become the New Star of the Global Dairy Industry» – Dou Ming, Chief Analyst at Beijing Orient Agribusiness Consultant, Ltd., IFCN Expert from China
From November 26 to 27, 2024, the annual Central Asian Dairy Congress – AqAltyn will take place in Turkestan. This significant event will bring together leading specialists and experts from the dairy industry across Central Asia and beyond. One of the key speakers at the congress will be Dou Ming, Chief Analyst at the leading […]
With annual exports of more than USD 3.332 trillion, China is global locomotive of supply chains
nCa Report The global annual exports of China have recently exceeded 23.77 trillion yuan (nearly USD 3.332 trillion). The rise is not only in the sheer volume but also in the diversification of the products and destinations. In several ways, the Chinese products have helped the consumers to balance their budgets. China is also the […]
Kazakhstan and China plan to jointly build a station on the Moon
Kazakhstan and China are planning to build jointly a station on the Moon. A memorandum has been signed for the construction of a joint research base on the Moon, report TengriNews. As the ministry of Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry reported, Kazakhstan and China will cooperate in the process of creating and […]
Rise of E-commerce in Central Asia creates more space for China
E-commerce is rising fast in Central Asia and this has created additional space for China. According to the People’s Daily of China, approximately nine million parcels are exchanged between China and countries around the world daily, making it easier and faster for consumers to “buy globally.” Over the past five years, the scale of China’s […]
Record-Breaking Cargo Delivery on China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Route
A container train recently completed the 4,486-kilometer journey from China to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan in a record-breaking five days, Kazinform reports. Departing from the Kazakh-Chinese terminal in Xi’an, China, the train traversed the Kazakhstan Railways network to the Saryagash border station before reaching its final destination, Tashkent, a major Central Asian transportation hub. The expedited […]
Embassy of China in Turkmenistan hosts reception to mark PLA Day
The embassy of China in Turkmenistan hosted a reception on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, to mark the PLA Day. PLA Day, also known as Army Day, is a professional military holiday celebrated annually by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed forces of the People’s Republic of China, on 1 August. It commemorates the founding […]
China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran Develop New Transport Route
JSC “Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan” (TULM) and Kazakhstani logistics company JSC “KTZ Express” have successfully piloted a new container train route connecting China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. The inaugural train, carrying 45 forty-foot containers of auto parts, traversed the route from Xi’an (China) to Tehran (Iran) via Altynkol and Bolashak (Kazakhstan) and Etrek […]
Launch of ePacket CAINIAO in Kazakhstan is a major step in E-commerce
nCa Report The official ceremony of launching the ePacket CAINIAO postal channel to Kazakhstan recently took place at the Khorgos Dry Port International Logistics Park. ePacket Plus is an advanced logistics service specially designed to track and deliver parcels from Chinese trading platforms to Kazakhstan. This service meets modern logistics standards and is aimed at […]
Iran-China freight train relaunched
Iran-China freight train was relaunched at Aprin dry port, in Eslamshahr county, southwest of Tehran city, on Sunday (21 Jul). Relaunching this train was simultaneous with launching first phase of the China-Europe rail corridor, in a ceremony attended by Miad Salehi, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI), as well […]
Launch of Centre for Global Security Initiative Studies in China coincides with release of Report on the Implementation Progress of the Global Security Initiative
China has established the Centre for Global Security Initiative Studies in Beijing. The launch ceremony took place on 18 July 2024. It coincides with the release of the Report on the Implementation of the Global Security Initiative. Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong, addressing the ceremony, said that in April 2022, President Xi Jinping put forward […]
Kazakhstan Boosts Gas Transit and Production
In 2024, Kazakhstan will increase the transit of Turkmen and Uzbek gas to China to 37.1 billion cubic meters (+1.5 billion cu m). This was announced at a government meeting on Tuesday, July 16, by Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev, who reported on the current state and prospects for the development of the gas industry. […]
Chinese freight train to enter Iran from Turkmenistan: envoy
The Iranian envoy to China has said that a Chinese transit train will enter Iran from Incheh Borun Crossing after crossing Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Mohsen Bakhtiar, Iran’s ambassador to China, wrote on the X social network that “In continuation of the efforts of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen the transit […]
Logistics Company from Chinese Shandong Seeks Partnership with Turkmenistan
A recent meeting in Ashgabat explored potential collaboration between Turkmenistan’s logistics sector and one of the major players of transport sector from China. Representatives from the Turkmen Association of Transport and Logistics Companies (“Turkmen logistika”) met with officials from Shandong Hi-Speed Qilu Eurasia Railway Logistics Co., a leading logistics operator in China’s Shandong Province. The […]
Xi paid a state visit to Tajikistan – Dushanbe and Beijing are moving towards further deepening comprehensive strategic relations
On 4-6 July 2024, President Xi Jinping of China paid a state visit to Tajikistan. As a result of the summit talks between Tajikistan and China, 29 new documents were signed on cooperation in various fields of trade and economy, including industry, energy, transport, digital economy, innovation and investment, as well as in cultural and […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through golden sayings – 34th issue
1. Mountains and oceans do not separate like-minded people. This time the summit is held for the first time in the SCO Plus format, which serves as a platform for discussing a wide range of current issues with the participation of both long-time friends and new partners. And, this is a confirmation of the authority […]
The National Leader of the Turkmen people attended the SCO summit in Astana
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4, 2024. It comprised two key events: a meeting of the heads of the SCO member states and a meeting in the SCO plus format. The meeting of the SCO’s supreme body, the Council of Heads of Member States, which was chaired by […]
China and Kazakhstan signed over 30 documents – Tokayev and Xi launched cargo traffic along the Trans–Caspian transport route – agreed to increase trade turnover to $ 80 billion
President Xi Jinping of China is on a state visit to Kazakhstan. On Wednesday, 3 July, the summit talks between President Xi Jinping and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place in Astana. Speaking at the final press briefing, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that together with the Chinese President, he will continue to direct all efforts […]
Kazakhstan, China Ink $3.7 Billion Deals, Deepen Energy Ties
Kazakhstan and China solidified their economic ties by signing over 40 agreements worth $3.7 billion (1.75 trillion tenge) during the Kazakh-Chinese Business Council meeting in Astana, according to Kazinform. The meeting was attended by more than 500 business representatives, including over 50 of China’s largest companies. The signed agreements include deals, heavily focused on expanding […]
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project Reaches Implementation Stage – Part Two
nCa Report Jogorku Kenesh, the parliament of Kyrgyzstan, passed on 19 June 2024 the bill to approve the construction of the CKU (China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway line project). The adoption of the bill clears the way for the start of construction of the railway line. The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Yrysbek Bariev, said, “This route […]
Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan: Seeing China Through Golden Sayings – Part 33
1.Seventy years ago, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence were officially initiated. They have become open, inclusive, and universally applicable basic norms for international relations and fundamental principles of international law. They have made indelible historic contributions to the cause of human progress. 2.In the wake of the Second World War, new China followed the […]
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project Reaches Implementation Stage – Part One
nCa Report The Chin-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway project has reached the implementation stage. The construction work is expected to start any time between August and October this year. A ceremony was held in Beijing on 6 June 2024 to sign an agreement on the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. The agreement was signed by the heads […]
Lake Balkhash needs more attention
nCa Commentary Lake Balkhash is located in southeastern Kazakhstan. It is one of the largest lakes in Asia and the 15th largest in the world. The basin drains seven rivers, the primary of which is the Ili, bringing most of the riparian inflow; others, such as the Karatal, bring surface and subsurface flow. The Ili […]
IRU says Southern Corridor experiences boost in freight volumes
The southern branch of the east-west corridor offers unparalleled connectivity. A 20-day road transport operation is a recent example of that. Goods were transported by road from Shanghai, under the TIR system, to the Armenian capital of Yerevan in just 20 days. The truck exited China from the Khorgos border crossing between China and Kazakhstan, […]
Chinese trucks cross Caspian Sea in Middle Corridor TIR pilot
The three TIR trucks departed from China’s inland cities of Zhengzhou and Urumqi, before exiting China via the Khorgos-Nur Zholy border crossing. After crossing the Caspian Sea by ferry, the trucks reached their destinations in Azerbaijan and Georgia. The 6,600km journey took two weeks. This is the first time that Chinese trucking companies have taken […]
Astana hosted the 2024 China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum
The Central Asia-China cooperation mechanism has brought valuable opportunities for human rights protection, livelihood and economic development in the region, said stated participants at the 2024 China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum which was held in Kazakhstan’s Astana on 28-29 May 2024. The forum themed “building a China-Central Asia community of shared future: a new […]
Turkmenistan, CNPC Discuss Deepening Gas Cooperation
On Tuesday, May 28, Advisor to the President of Turkmenistan on Oil and Gas issues Ashyrguly Begliev met with Chen Huailong, head of the branch of the Chinese National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) in Turkmenistan, TDH reports. The Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan, Qian Naicheng, also attended the meeting. Discussions focused on expanding the Turkmenistan-China partnership, […]
First Public Speaking Competition in Chinese Held in Turkmenistan
The final round of the First Oratory Contest in Chinese was held at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, according to the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. The competition was spearheaded by Chinese language teachers from the Department of Far Eastern Languages at Dovletmammet Azadi University. It attracted students with varying levels of Chinese […]
Turkmenistan intends to strengthen relations with the countries of the Asia-Pacific region
During a cabinet of ministers meeting on Saturday (25 May), the Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported on the measures being implemented to further develop Turkmenistan’s relations with the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Countries such as China, Japan, Korea and Malaysia took a special place in the report. China: Regarding […]
A new park in Xi’an, China, strengthens the cultural ties between China and Central Asian countries
The Central Asia park was opened in Xi’an, China, a year after a historic summit of leaders of China and Central Asian nations, CCTV reports. The park features sculptures that pay homage to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that fostered centuries of exchange between the regions. Visitors can immerse themselves in Central Asian […]
President of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Chairman of the National Committee of the People’s Political Consultative Council of China
On 18 May 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Ms. Shen Yueyue, Deputy Chair of China’s National Committee of the People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), TDH reports. President Berdimuhamedov emphasized the strong and strategic nature of relations between Turkmenistan and China. He recalled his positive meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last year […]
Ashgabat hosted Turkmen-Chinese Women’s Forum – Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova met with the head of the Chinese delegation
On Friday, 17 May, the forum “Turkmen–Hytaý zenanlarynyň dünýäsi” (The World of Turkmen and Chinese Women) was held in Ashgabat with the participation of a Chinese delegation headed by Deputy Chairman of the National Committee of the People’s Political Consultative Council of China Shen Yueyue. *** Before the start of the forum, the wife of […]
Turkmenistan intends to increase gas exports eastward with the commissioning of a gas purification plant in Mary province
Turkmenistan is going to significantly boost its natural gas exports eastward with the construction of a new gas purification plant in Mary province. The facility, located at the Kelleli gas field, will process gas from three promising fields in the region: Sherepli, Kelleli, and Yylan. Its construction is carried out by the Specialized Management of […]
China and Central Asia Formalize Partnership with launching Secretariat in Xian
High-ranking officials from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan gathered in Xi’an on 30 March 2024 to inaugurate the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism. This new body marks a significant step towards institutionalizing partnership between China and the Central Asian nations. Congratulatory messages on the occasion of the launch of the secretariat […]
Turkmenistan honors the winners of the International Mathematical Olympiad
On 29 March 2024, in Arkadag], Turkmenistan, at the Aba Annaev International Academy of Horse Breeding, an award ceremony was held for the winners of the International Mathematical Olympiad among schoolchildren. The competition was supported by the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care. 43 schoolchildren from Turkmenistan and 85 […]
China and Central Asian countries to launch the secretariat of the joint cooperation mechanism
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will launch the secretariat of the China-Central Asia mechanism. The ceremony will take place on 30 March in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. This was stated at a press conference on 29 March by Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Lin Jian. Four years ago, China and the five Central Asian countries jointly […]
President Tokayev Launches Xi’an Logistics Terminal, Marking Milestone in Kazakh-China Cooperation
BY AIBARSHYN AKHMETKALI — 28 FEBRUARY 2024 ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in a teleconference launching the transportation and logistics terminal in Chinese Xi’an, a joint project between Kazakhstan and China, on Feb. 28, reported Akorda press service. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the logistics terminal in Chinese Xi’an and opened a new Innovation Center jointly […]
Bozhong of China is now the world’s largest offshore metamorphic rock hydrocarbon field
nCa Report Several sources including Upstream and WorldOil have reported that CNOOC Ltd., China’s state-run offshore O&G company, has made an additional gas discovery at its Bozhong 26-6 field. The discovery of an additional 40 MMcmg (1.4 Tcfg) now brings Bozhong’s proven reserves to 200 MMcmg (7.1 Tcfg), and thus is reputedly the largest metamorphic […]
Turkmenistan Negotiates Spare Parts Deal with Chinese company for Merchant Marine Vessel
On 26 February 2024, representatives from the Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant met with the Director and Commercial Manager of Weichai Holding Co. Ltd. in Kazakhstan, according to the Turkmen Maritime and River Transport Agency “Turkmendeñizderýaýollary.” The meeting focused on acquiring necessary equipment and spare parts for the “Saparmyrat Niyazov,” a bulk carrier belonging to […]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted a Meeting with China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan
On 23 February 2024, a high-level meeting took place in Ashgabat between Turkmenistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Gurbanov, and China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs, Yue Xiaoyun. The discussion underscored the strong strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and China, characterized by mutual understanding and support. Both sides acknowledged the crucial role of leadership interactions […]
Central Asia – Regional Gas Landscape – Current Narrative
Elvira Kadyrova The gas landscape in Central Asia is complex and constantly evolving. The current situation relies on exports-imports of natural gas at least from three of the five countries in the region. What does the current gas landscape look like in this part of Eurasia and what agreements will determine gas relations in the […]
The Parliament of Turkmenistan hosted the Inaugural meeting of the parliament speakers of the Friends of Neutrality Group member-countries
On 15 February 2024, the first meeting of the heads of parliaments of the member countries of the Friends of Neutrality Group “The role of parliamentary cooperation in strengthening peace and dialogue” was held by the Mejlis of Turkmenistan in a hybrid format, the International Information Center of Turkmenistan reports. Welcoming the participants of the […]
Xinjiang Exports to Central Asia Surge, Led by Electric Vehicles and Solar Panels
Trade between China’s Xinjiang region and Central Asia hit a record high in 2023, totaling 283.67 billion yuan, according to Xinhua. This figure represents 79.4% of Xinjiang’s total foreign trade, highlighting the region’s growing importance as a trade hub. Xinjiang’s exports to Central Asia jumped 23.2% year-on-year to 246.57 billion yuan. Labor-intensive and electromechanical products […]
Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China visited Turkmenistan
On January 29, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with Chinese delegation led by the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Hao Mingjing, Turkmen Foreign Ministry reports. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral interaction, and […]
Xinjiang Opens Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Production Targeting Central Asia
A large-scale production facility of motorcycles and electric bikes has opened in Khorgos, China, on the border with Kazakhstan, CGTN reports. The company is located in the Xinjiang Pilot Free Trade Zone and belongs to a local technology company in the field of new energy Kingold. This is the first such project in Xinjiang, fully […]