Elvira Kadyrova, 30 July, Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China On July 30, a youth delegation from Turkmenistan, comprising representatives of public organizations, bloggers, and leading private news agencies, arrived in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, as part of their visit to China. The delegation was led by Velimyrad Ovezov, Head of the Media Department of the Makhtumkuli Youth … [Read more...]
Ashgabat’s Diplomatic Pulse: First Reception of New Chinese Ambassador Opens Resource for Dialogue
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan organized a gala reception to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China. The event, held at the capital's Yildiz Hotel, was the first diplomatic reception of the new PRC Ambassador Ji Shumin, who officially took up the post of head of the Beijing mission in Ashgabat several … [Read more...]
Warmth, dialogue, cooperation: Turkmen youth visits the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
Elvira Kadyrova, Beijing, China, 29 July 2025 On July 29, 2025, a meeting of the Turkmen youth delegation was held in Beijing with Ms. Wang Min, Director of the Eurasia Department of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee). The meeting highlighted the desire of both sides to deepen cultural, educational … [Read more...]
Global South Youth Speak Up in Beijing: A Unified Call for Peace
Elvira Kadyrova, Beijing, China, July 28, 2025 On 28 July 2025, the Dialogue of Youth Leaders for Peace "Consensus for Peace: The Voices of Global South Youth Amid Protracted and Escalating Geopolitical Conflicts", organized by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), took place in Beijing. The event brought together … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan received the newly appointed Ambassador of China
On 25 July 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin, who presented his credentials to the head of state. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador noted that his country attaches great importance to the development of strategic cooperation with Turkmenistan. He also conveyed greetings from Chinese … [Read more...]
Unmanned Freight Transport at the Border: Kazakhstan and China Launch “Smart Customs” to Boost Multimillion-Dollar Trade Turnover
As part of strengthening Kazakh-Chinese economic cooperation, an innovative pilot project, "Smart Customs," has been launched at the border checkpoints of "Bakhty" (Kazakhstan) and "Pokitu" (China). The project aims to enhance efficiency and digitalize customs logistics, with the introduction of unmanned freight transport as its key component, according to the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Presents Copies of Credentials in Turkmenistan
On 21 July 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ahmet Gurbanov, met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan, Ji Shumin, who presented copies of his credentials. Deputy Minister Gurbanov congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to this important post and affirmed … [Read more...]
Chinese Company Completes Modernization of Locomotives for Turkmenistan Railways
On 18 July 2025, the first batch of Chinese export locomotives sent for overhaul successfully underwent modernization and repair at CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Limited. The refurbished locomotives will soon be returned to Turkmenistan for renewed operation, according to Sichuan Daily. These locomotives were the initial batch exported to … [Read more...]
China Invites Turkmen youth to Showcase Artistic Talent in “China Express” Exhibition
The China Center for International People-to-People Exchange, in collaboration with Open Class Magazine, is proud to announce the upcoming 2025 “China Express for International People-to-People Exchange” Global Youth’s Fine Art Exhibition. This ambitious initiative aims to foster cultural understanding and strengthen ties among civilizations, particularly along the Belt and … [Read more...]
Turkmen Oil and Gas Students Explore Advanced Technologies in China
As part of the actively developing academic exchange between Turkmenistan and China, a group of students from the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas (IUOG) is currently undergoing intensive academic and industrial training at China University of Petroleum (CUP) in Beijing, reports Neutral Turkmenistan. This initiative is part of broader cooperation … [Read more...]
Chinese giant Yutong celebrates an important milestone: 10,000 buses for Central Asia
On Thursday, 26 June, in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, the 10,000th Yutong bus, intended for export to Central Asian countries, rolled off the assembly line, according to Xinhua. The Yutong Company, whose headquarters are located in Zhengzhou, the administrative center of Henan Province in Central China, is one of the country's main suppliers of buses. The first Yutong … [Read more...]
Chinese Ambassador Concludes Diplomatic Mission in Turkmenistan
On June 26, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan, Qian Naicheng, on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission. The two sides reviewed the current state and prospects for Turkmen-Chinese bilateral cooperation, with … [Read more...]
Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit
The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, on June 17, 2025. The full text of the Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit is given below. Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit On June 17, 2025, the second Central Asia-China summit was held in Astana with the participation of the President … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Central Asia–China Summit
Dear Mr. President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, distinguished Heads of State of the People's Republic of China and Central Asia, distinguished members of the delegations! First of all, let me, on behalf of the delegation of Turkmenistan, thank the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, for the warm welcome and hospitality. The … [Read more...]
Report – Second China-Central Asia Summit
The Second China-Central Asia Summit, convened on June 17, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan, marked a pivotal moment in regional diplomacy. Bringing together leaders from China and the five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—the summit built on the foundation laid during the inaugural meeting in Xi’an, China, in May 2023. Hosted … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Chinese Scientific Cooperation: Karakum Research and Experience Exchange
As part of strengthening scientific collaboration, a Turkmen-Chinese team of scientists from the National Institute of Deserts, Flora, and Fauna (NIDFF) of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences visited several research sites in the Karakum Desert, reports the newspaper … [Read more...]
TESC 2025: Turkmenistan and China to Strengthen Cooperation in Oil and Gas Education
As part of ongoing Turkmen-Chinese educational collaboration, Xi'an Petroleum University will conduct advanced training courses at Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas. This initiative was announced by Rector Bayrammyrat Atamanov during the TESC 2025 international scientific and practical conference, themed "Environmental Aspects of Innovative … [Read more...]
Irkeshtam Checkpoint on China-Kyrgyzstan Border Tests 24-Hour Operation Mode
On Sunday, 1 June 2025, the Irkeshtam checkpoint, located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, began testing a 24-hour cargo clearance mode, according to Xinhua. This makes Irkeshtam the second land port in the region, following Khorgos on the China-Kazakhstan border, and the first in southern Xinjiang to implement such a system. According to the … [Read more...]
The 2nd meeting of the Ministers of Economy and Trade of the Central Asia-China format was held in Astana
On May 30, 2025, the 2nd meeting of the Ministers of Economy and Trade of the Central Asia-China format was held on the sidelines of the Astana 2025 International Forum (AIF 2025), the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The meeting served as a key preparatory step for the upcoming second Central Asia-China Summit, scheduled to be held … [Read more...]
GraphicAnalysis: Steadily advancing China-Central Asia cooperation
By Global Times ///cross-post from Global Times, originally published at the link: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1335028.shtml … [Read more...]
Strengthening Connectivity: Second Meeting on the TUTIT+ China Corridor Held in Dushanbe
On 26 May 2025, the second meeting of the High-Level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor Tajikistan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye (TUTIT + China) took place in Dushanbe. Organized by the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan, the meeting was supported by the "Trade Facilitation in Central Asia" project of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and … [Read more...]
Central Asia – A region in the fast lane
Central Asia is gaining more and more importance for the automotive industry – both as a sales market and production site. Chinese brands are making their way into the local market. The expansion of regional production facilities is picking up speed, and with it the region’s importance as a hub between East and West. Five countries, lots of potential Made up of … [Read more...]
Telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and China
On May 26, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi. The parties discussed the issues of bilateral strategic partnership, in particular, in such important areas as political and diplomatic cooperation, economics, energy and a … [Read more...]
Industrial Internet, Smart Streetlights, Holography in Classrooms: Chinese Companies Offer Turkmenistan Innovations of the Future
The third and final session of the “White City Ashgabat” conference was dedicated to technological innovations aimed at modernizing Turkmenistan’s construction, industrial, and energy sectors. Key participants included representatives from Chinese companies, who presented proposals tailored to adapting Turkmenistan to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. ACME … [Read more...]
Prospects of Cooperation Between CNTIC and Turkmenistan: A Vision for Sustainable Progress
At the second session of the “White City Ashgabat – 2025” conference, themed “Quality, Technology, Financing,” Mrs. Liu Xu, President of the China National Technical Import and Export Corporation (CNTIC), a subsidiary of the Genertec Group, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing digitalization, sustainable development, industrial partnership, and investment. Her address … [Read more...]
Speaker of the Turkmenistan Parliament Meets with Vice President of the PRC
On May 23, 2025, during the visit of the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to the People’s Republic of China, a meeting was held with the Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Han Zheng. Han Zheng noted that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, Chinese-Turkmen relations have been elevated to the level of a … [Read more...]
Negotiations held in Beijing between the Turkmenistan Parliament delegation and China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee
During the working visit of the Turkmenistan delegation, led by the Chairperson of the Mejlis, D. Gulmanova, to the People's Republic of China, negotiations were held aimed at strengthening bilateral inter-parliamentary relations and expanding cooperation in various fields. The key event of the visit was an expanded meeting with the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the … [Read more...]
New China-Central Asia energy alliance aims for innovation and cooperation
China and Central Asian nations launched a new energy alliance recently, aiming to boost innovation and cooperation in power technology for sustainable development. The China-Central Asia Energy and Power Innovation Alliance aims to create an international innovation platform that integrates research cooperation, talent cultivation, think tank development, and … [Read more...]
First China-Central Asia Freight Train of 2025 Departs from Tianjin Port to Tashkent
The first China-Central Asia freight train of 2025 connecting Tianjin Port to Tashkent via Horgos successfully departed on Tuesday, marking an important milestone in the ongoing development of trade routes between China and Central Asia. As reported by Xinhua, the train carries fifty containers loaded with a diverse cargo of auto parts, mechanical equipment, building … [Read more...]
Central Asian Transport Connectivity Strengthened Through Multilateral Commitments
nCa Report In a series of high-level meetings held in Astana, Kazakhstan, transport ministers from Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China, convened to advance regional and international transport cooperation. These discussions, centered on modernizing infrastructure, digitalizing transport processes, and fostering … [Read more...]
China filling the space vacated by USAID in Central Asia
China is intensifying its efforts to expand influence in Central Asia, capitalizing on reduced U.S. foreign aid following the Trump administration’s decision to dismantle the US Agency for International Development. This was reported by Eurasianet. Historically, China’s engagement in the region has centered on large-scale infrastructure projects under its Belt and Road … [Read more...]
Tariff Tussles will reshape World Markets
nCa Commentary Tariq Saeedi The tariff tussle is more than just tit-for-tat. The main participants of this tug of war – USA and China – are actually aware of what they are doing. Even though both have different objectives in mind, in the end, both might actually win in the sense that that their diverse objectives would possibly be several steps closer to … [Read more...]
Communiqué of the 6th Meeting of Foreign Ministers in the “China-Central Asia” Format
Here is the slightly paraphrased translation of the Communiqué adopted following the meeting of foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and China, published by Xinhua: On 26 April 2025, the 6th meeting of foreign ministers in the "China-Central Asia" format was held in Almaty. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
Almaty hosted the 6th meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Central Asia-China format
The 6th Ministerial Meeting of the Central Asia–China format convened in Almaty on 26 April 2025, bringing together the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan - Murat Nurtleu, China - Wang Yi, Kyrgyzstan - Jeenbek Kulubayev, Tajikistan - Sirodjiddin Muhriddin, and Uzbekistan - Bakhtiyor Saidov. Turkmenistan was represented at the session by its Ambassador to China, … [Read more...]
TEIF 2025: Zoomlion Strengthens Cooperation with Turkmenistan
At the International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investments to Turkmenistan’s Economy (TEIF 2025), Li Xiangbo, Deputy General Director of Overseas Companies at Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Company Limited, emphasized Turkmenistan’s importance as a strategic partner in the company’s global strategy and Zoomlion’s contribution to the development of the … [Read more...]
TEIF 2025: natural gas trade between Turkmenistan and China reached 430 billion cubic meters
At TEIF 2025, Wu Dawei, Vice President of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), delivered a speech emphasizing the strategic importance of Turkmenistan as a key hub in the Eurasian energy landscape and a vital natural gas supplier to China, Europe, and neighboring countries. Turkmenistan’s pivotal role in global energy markets is underscored by its robust natural gas … [Read more...]
“The Whole World as One Family”: Student Oratory Competition in Chinese Held in Ashgabat
The Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages hosted an oratory competition among students studying Chinese. The event was timed to coincide with the International Chinese Language Day and was organized by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China with the support of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
Russia and China ready to enter global aviation market
nCa Report CR929 Russia and China have been working for years and now they are in a position to make their bid for grand entry into the world aviation market. Quite possibly, they are positioning their jet planes as an attractive alternative to the Boeing and Airbus airliners rather than an either-or kind of competition. According to the specifications of the jets … [Read more...]
Central Asia’s Largest Wind Farm Begins Operations Early in Uzbekistan
A major wind farm project in Uzbekistan's Bukhara region has commenced commercial operations two months ahead of schedule. With a total capacity of 1.027 million kilowatts, it stands as the largest wind energy installation in Central Asia, according to Xinhua. The project is a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power (65% stake) and China Southern Power Grid … [Read more...]
China blames ‘external forces’ for cyber-attacks during 9th Asian Winter Games
China has issued a detailed report, providing evidence of deliberate attacks by the ‘external forces’ on the critical network infrastructure of China during the 9th Asian Winter Games. The 9th Asian Winter Games were held in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province from February 7 to 14. According to log analysis and data statistics from the Information … [Read more...]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through golden sayings – 37th issue
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan On the morning of March 28, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and delivered an important address. As Ambassador of PRC to Turkmenistan, I’d like to share with Turkmenistan friends important contents of the … [Read more...]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Foundation, Song Qingling Foundation explore child welfare partnership
On 28 March 2025, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Therapeutic Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, met with Shen Beili, Deputy Chairperson of the Song Qingling Foundation of the People's Republic of China. Ms. Shen arrived in Turkmenistan to attend the International Conference "Year of Peace and … [Read more...]
Arkadag receives international recognition as an Environmentally Friendly Smart City
On 13 March, the ceremony of awarding the Certificate of Excellence of the Hangzhou Dianzi University (China) took place in the city of Arkadag. This recognition was granted to Arkadag as an outstanding example of an environmentally friendly smart city. The event was attended by representatives of the city's governing bodies, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan Qian … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Chinese Educational Cooperation: Lu Ban Workshop Opens Doors for Turkmen Specialists
The Yagshigeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas in Ashgabat marked a significant milestone with the opening ceremony of the Lu Ban Workshop advanced training courses. This initiative strengthens the educational partnership between Turkmenistan and China. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the Shaanxi … [Read more...]
Across China: Direct road transport service launched between China, Turkmenistan
A truck bearing TIR signs on Thursday departed from an international road transport assembly center in Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan Province, bound for Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, embarking on the first journey of a new direct road transport service between the two countries, Xinhua reports. TIR, an abbreviation for Transports Internationaux … [Read more...]
EDB: Central Asia accounts for 47% of total Chinese investments to Eurasian region
China is the largest exporter of investments in the Eurasian region. By mid-2024, China's direct investment stock amounted to $58.6 billion, according to the Eurasian Development Bank’s study titled “Mutual Investments on the Eurasian Continent: New and Traditional Partners”. China's investments are traditionally concentrated in the extractive industries ($36.2 … [Read more...]
China’s TIR boom: New hubs, new operations, new horizons
China’s TIR transport market experienced remarkable growth in 2024, marking a turning point in its development. With record-breaking numbers, the rise of new operations, and the establishment of logistics hubs, 2025 promises even greater expansion and innovation.China’s TIR operations surged in 2024, with an expanded scope covering cross-border e-commerce, cold chain products, … [Read more...]
New railway route reduces travel time from China to Afghanistan by 3-5 days.
On Monday, 10 February 2025, a freight train departed from the Chinese city of Chongqing to Hairaton in Afghanistan, marking the launch of the first direct railway route connecting metropolis in southwestern China with Afghanistan, Xinhua reports. The train carrying 55 containers with communication equipment manufactured by the Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE will cross … [Read more...]
Mascot tigers and record participation: The IX Asian Winter Games starts in Harbin
Harbin, Northeast China, officially opened the IX Asian Winter Games on February 7, 2025. Under the slogan "Winter Dream, Love in Asia," these Games have drawn a record 1,275 athletes (755 men and 520 women) representing 34 nations. A total of 64 sets of medals in 11 sports will be awarded at the Games, which run until 14 February. The Games' mascots, the adorable … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan and China Deepen Strategic Partnership: Outcomes of Sadyr Japarov’s State Visit to Beijing
From 5 to 7 February 2025, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov paid a state visit to the People's Republic of China, during which he met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The visit was marked by the signing of important agreements and strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields. Perhaps the most significant moment of the high-level meeting was the … [Read more...]