The official welcoming ceremony of the heads of State participating in the first Central Asia–China Summit took place in the Tang Dynasty Park in Xi'an on May 18, 2023. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his wife, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov and his wife, President … [Read more...]
China To Accelerate Tajikistan Investments To Speed Up Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan-China Gas Pipeline
China’s Vice Premier, He Lifeng, has been discussing with his counterpart Rustam Emomali of Tajikistan an acceleration of the Line “D” construction of the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan-China gas pipeline. Emomali is also responsible for Tajikistan’s State power and is on an official visit to China to deal directly with this and other projects bottleneck issues. … [Read more...]
China Was the World’s Biggest Economic Miracle and It Will Be Again
David P. Goldman , Deputy Editor of Asia Times, Washington Fellow of the Claremont Institute According to the World Bank, China's real per capita GDP rose from $404 in 1979—the year Deng Xiaoping opened the economy to private enterprise—to $11,560 in 2022 in constant 2015 U.S. dollars. It jumped five-fold since 2001. By contrast, India's real per capita GDP rose from $373 in … [Read more...]
China–Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum – 2023: a step towards the rapprochement of the peoples of the two regions
On 12 September, a Chinese-Central Asian Forum on the development of Human Rights was held in Beijing, dedicated to the theme "Co-building the Belt and Road – the development and progress of human rights," the magazine “China” reports. The event held under the auspices of the Chinese Foundation for the Development of Human Rights was organized by the Center for Broadcasting … [Read more...]
China’s provinces build up trade and economic relations with Uzbekistan
Another train set off last week from China to the Central Asian region, demonstrating the increasing trade and economic relations and the growing transport connectivity between China and the region. On 30 August, a train loaded with 261 cars left the Liuzhou automobile logistics base (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China) for Tashkent, the capital of … [Read more...]
China’s Gansu Province Extends Its Reach to Central Asia with New Air Links
A batch of cargo, including machine parts and fresh-cut flowers weighing 16 tonnes, was shipped from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in northwest China's Gansu Province to Almaty in Kazakhstan on August 28, 2023. The flight marked the opening of the province's first cargo flight route connecting Central Asia, Xinhua reports. With the launch of a new cargo route, the … [Read more...]
Chinese and Turkmen companies to realize a number of gas chemical projects in the west of Turkmenistan
The private Turkmen company Hazar güýji, together with Turkmen state and Chinese companies, will implement two projects in the west of Turkmenistan - the construction of an ammonia and urea production plant and carbon black production plants in the Balkan province. Serdarmamed Tachmamedov, Deputy director of "Hazar güýji", in interview with the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper … [Read more...]
Chinese companies will build two power projects worth nearly USD 4 billion in Kyrgyzstan
The Chinese companies will build two power projects in Kyrgyzstan with total value of nearly USD 4 billion. One of them is a hydro-power project and the other is a solar powerhouse. The CR20G (China Railway 20 Bureau Group) is part of both the projects. The hydro-power project with the Chinese investment of USD 2.4 to 3 billion is the largest investment agreement in the … [Read more...]
Cities on Silk Road in China, Turkmenistan flourish as trade and cultural center
Quanzhou in China (left) and Kunya-Urgench in Turkmenistan /CFP Quanzhou, a maritime emporium during the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1279-1368) dynasties, is regarded as the start of maritime Silk Road and the world’s biggest port at the time. Before the Yuan Dynasty, from the 11th to 12th century, Kunga-Urgench, a city on the Silk Road in Turkmenistan thrived as a trade and … [Read more...]
Xi’an-Central Asia Railway Express was launched by Foreign Ministers of the Central Asian countries and China
On Wednesday, 26 April, the foreign ministers of the Central Asian countries and China on the sidelines of the 4th meeting in Xi'an took part in the launch ceremony of the Chang’an special freight train of China-Europe Railway Express from Xi’an to Central Asia. The event marked the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. There are 260 BYD New Energy … [Read more...]
Движение “Талибан” модернизировало знаки и символику на границах с соседними странами
Правительство движения "Талибан" завершило реализацию плана по модернизации пограничных знаков и символики на границе с Ираном, Туркменистаном, Узбекистаном, Таджикистаном и Китаем. Об этом упомянул исполняющий обязанности министра по делам границ и племен Ноорулла Нури в своем ежегодном докладе, сообщают афганские СМИ. Он сказал, что смена знаков и символики была … [Read more...]
Statement of foreign office of China on Saudi-Iran deal
The spokesman of the foreign office of China gave a statement on 11 March 2023 on the recent deal brokered by China between Saudi Arabia and Iran on the resumption of diplomatic relations. Here is the text of the statement: In response to the initiative of President Xi Jinping of China’s support for developing good neighborly relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the … [Read more...]
Economic Watch: China-Central Asia natural gas pipeline fostering a shared future
Modiarov Behzod woke up at around 6 a.m. and refreshed himself, gearing up for yet another day of work deep in the desert. The August sun had already begun to shine brightly, and the azure-blue sky was gradually clearing up after the sandy conditions of the previous night had dissipated. Braving the heatwaves, Behzod, an operator in a natural gas field, and his colleagues … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic relations in deal brokered by China. This is great breakthrough with lots of possibilities.
nCa News and Commentary In talks facilitated by China, the Gulf neighbours Saudi Arabia and Iran have decided to restore bilateral diplomatic relations. The agreement was signed in Beijing on Friday, 10 March 2023. The signatories to the document of far reaching significance are Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, and Saudi national … [Read more...]
Reelection of Xi Jinping heralds stronger, more germane and united China
nCa Commentary The Chinese legislature has unanimously reelected Xi Jinping for the third term as the president of China. The vote took place on Friday, 10 March 2023, at the Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. The continuation of Xi Jinping as the president of China was quite expected after he secured the third term as leader of the Chinese Communist Party in October … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of China visits Türkiye
Meeting with President Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Presidential Complex on 26 July 2023. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also … [Read more...]
Special Envoys for Afghanistan called for ensuring the rights of Afghan women and unfreezing Afghan assets
On 7 March 2023, the first meeting of special representatives of the neighboring states of Afghanistan took place in Tashkent. The event was attended by representatives of Uzbekistan, Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry reports. According to the press release, the key emphasis was placed on the timely provision of … [Read more...]
Foundation of strategic partnership
Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan First of all, let me thank the leadership of the People's Daily newspaper for offering to speak from its pages on the eve of my state visit to the People's Republic of China. The appeal to millions of readers of such an authoritative and respected publication, of course, is of the utmost importance and will contribute to even … [Read more...]
China to host two major diplomatic events this year – one of them with Central Asia
China will host two major diplomatic events at home this year — the first China-Central Asia Summit and the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, Foreign Minister Qin Gang announced on Tuesday, China Daily reports. Chinese diplomats will follow the guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, and in particular will ensure the success of the two major diplomatic … [Read more...]
Global Times: BRI’s emphasis on environmentally friendly practices has benefited Central Asia countries
An aerial view of China built Turgusun hydropower station in city of Altai, Kazakhstan. Photo: Xinhua For ten years, China and Central Asian countries have been more tightly bonded together through cooperation in the traditional energy section under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, the rise of Chinese companies specializing in renewable energy and scientific … [Read more...]
The outcomes of the visit of the delegation of a small province of Uzbekistan to China are impressive. This is how grassroots economic autonomy is taking shape in Central Asia.
The governments across the Central Asia region are cognizant of the importance of grassroots economic autonomy. This was evident recently when the delegation of a small province of Uzbekistan signed a wide range of documents during its visit to China. The delegation of Syrdarya region, led by its governor Akmaljon Makhmudaliyev traveled to China and signed for the … [Read more...]
ОБСУЖДЕНЫ ВОПРОСЫ СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОГО ПАРТНЁРСТВА МЕЖДУ ТУРКМЕНИСТАНОМ И КНР
Сегодня, 31 июля 2023 года, министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашид Мередов провёл встречу с делегацией Китайской Народной Республики во главе с членом ЦК Коммунистической партии Китая, секретарём комитета КПК провинции Цинхай Чэнь Ганом. В ходе переговоров стороны обсудили актуальные аспекты туркмено-китайского всестороннего стратегического партнёрства. При этом, было … [Read more...]
India hosted online SCO summit – Iran became part of the Shanghai family – Kazakhstan assumes SCO chairmanship – The New Delhi Declaration emphasizes: Central Asia is the core of the SCO
nCa Report On Tuesday, 4 July, an online meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. The meeting was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, President of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, President of Russia … [Read more...]
Delivery time of goods from China to the Black Sea ports via the Caspian Sea has been halved
The delivery time of goods from China to ports on the Black Sea through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has been reduced from 38-53 to 19-23 days, and by the end of this year it should reach 14-18 days. This was reported at a recent meeting in the Government of Kazakhstan, dedicated to measures for the development of the middle route. On the … [Read more...]
Infographic: China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation achieves tangible results
China's economic and trade cooperation with the five Central Asian countries has achieved tangible results since the establishment of diplomatic ties more than 30 years ago, Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a press briefing. China's trade with the five countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – increased to $70.2 billion in 2022 … [Read more...]
Interview with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan on the development of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation
In October last year, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the request of the Chinese state media, answered questions from Wang Jiu, press officer of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan. – Hello, dear Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan. Thank you for … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan will build its own terminal at Xian Dry Port of China
Kazakhstan has decided to build its own terminal at the Xian Dry Port of China, reports Kazakhstan Today. An agreement was signed on 1 March 2023 in the Xian city on conclusion of a meeting between the mayor of Xian and the head of the delegation of the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (Kazakhstan Railways). According to the agreement, the Chinese side will provide 8 … [Read more...]
Issues of Strategic Partnership Discussed between Turkmenistan and China
Today, July 31, 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with a delegation of the People's Republic of China headed by Chen Gang, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Secretary of the CPC Committee of Qinghai Province. During the talks, the parties discussed topical aspects of the Turkmen-Chinese … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and China signed more than 20 documents, including on energy, transport and visa-free regime
During his state visit President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping held summit talks on Wednesday, 17 May 2023. During the talks, the sides discussed the development of comprehensive cooperation in trade and economic, oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, finance, transport and transit, education and science. The sides also exchanged views on … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan approves mutual visa-free regime with China
Kazakhstan and China are close to introducing the mutual visa-free regime for their citizens. Kazakhstan has already approved the arrangement and China might announce its endorsement in the near future. The agreement for the exemption of the visa requirements was signed between Kazakhstan and China on 17 May 2023 in Xi’an. When it comes into force, it will be the first … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan at SCO Summit: President Tokayev urged to remain committed to the formation of a multipolar world with the coordinating role of the UN
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the beginning of his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023: "In the context of a radical transformation of the global world order, we are witnessing an unprecedented increase in geopolitical tensions, the intensification of trade and sanctions wars and many other modern challenges. It is becoming commonplace to … [Read more...]
Speedy customs clearance agreement between China and Kazakhstan will speed up delivery of cargo across China-Europe route
China and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement for accelerated clearance of customs across the borders. The agreement was signed between the multimodal company KTZ Express and China Xinjiang Electronic Port Co., report multiple media outlets. According to Qazmonitor, the purpose of the memorandum is to pilot a complex service platform for data transfer for cross-border … [Read more...]
Kazakhstani companies stroke export deals worth $100 million in Xi’an
More than 40 Kazakhstani food producers held a trade and economic mission in Xi'an, China, on the eve of the China-Central Asia summit. The companies from Kazakhstan featured their export capacity to potential Chinese partners. The trade mission resulted in the signing of four memoranda on future trade and economic cooperation as well as export contracts worth about $100 … [Read more...]
China-Kazakhstan partnership strengthens as fresh commitments worth USD 565 million signed
The cross-border cooperation between China and Kazakhstan was held in Almaty on 28 March 2023. This led to the signing of agreements with total value of USD 565.4 million. As reported by the several media outlets including Astana Times, the agreements relate to the construction, energy, mining, agriculture, food industry, engineering, tourism, investment, and other … [Read more...]
Kazinform: What Kassym-Jomart Tokayev talks about in an interview on China’s CCTV
On May 12 on the eve of the state visit to China Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave an interview on China’s CCTV, Kazinform reports. The Head of State answered the questions of the Leaders Talk program concerning the prospects for the development of political, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, history and today’s … [Read more...]
China’s 12-point formula for Ukraine calls for immediate start of peace talks, impartial and just resolution of humanitarian crisis
China has presented a 12-point formula for steering the situation in Ukraine toward peace. The formula draws the attention of the world community to the humanitarian crisis and the need to address it urgently. The peace formula of China says that there should be respect for the sovereignty of all the countries, refrainment from the Cold War mentality, and cessation of … [Read more...]
Multimodal route from China to Uzbekistan via Turkmenistan has been launched
Uzbek Railways announced the launch of container trains from the Chinese port of Xiamen to Uzbekistan via Iran and Turkmenistan. 39 40-foot containers with household appliances (refrigerator, washing machine, gas stoves) went by sea from the Chinese port of Xiamen to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. Xiamen Port is one of the largest ports in China on the coast of the … [Read more...]
Agreement on digitalization of rail freight management between China and EAEU will speed up movement of cargo in Eurasian landmass
China and the member countries of EAEU have signed a roadmap for speeding up the digitalization of the rail freight management between them, reports the website railfreight.com This will greatly help in the unhindered and faster movement of railway cargo across the Eurasian landmass. EAEU and China want to digitalise their rail freight … [Read more...]
New TIR trade route opens connecting China to Pakistan and Afghanistan
IRU member CEVA Logistics and Pakistani transport company NLC completed the first operation along this new TIR route, linking Kashgar, China, to Pakistan by door-to-door road transport for the first time. NLC also extended this route to Kabul, Afghanistan. Using the global transit system TIR, three National Logistics Cell (NLC) trucks departed from China’s inland city of … [Read more...]
Official Position of Turkmenistan on Gas Unions and Alliances
Turkmenistan, being an active participant in international energy cooperation, pays great attention to the development of cooperation in the oil and gas sector with various states based on the principles of equal and mutually beneficial partnership, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) reports. As is known, our country has repeatedly come up with initiatives aimed at … [Read more...]
Outcomes of “Central Asia – China” format – 54 Agreements and Cooperation Initiatives, 19 Mechanisms and Platforms, 9 Multilateral Documents
On May 18-19, 2023, the first Central Asia-China Summit was held in the city of Xian, Shaanxi Province of China. During the Summit, a number of agreements on cooperation between the states of Central Asia and China were reached. I. Main agreements and cooperation initiatives 1. Creation of a mechanism for meetings of the heads of state of Central Asia and China. 2. … [Read more...]
Trade between China and Central Asia exceeded $70 billion and investments near $1 billion
By the end of 2022, China's foreign trade turnover with Central Asian countries reached US $70.2 billion, an increase of about 40% compared to 2021, or almost 100 times in the 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. The volume of Chinese investments in the economies of Central Asian countries is estimated at US$ 970 million, according to the Chinese National … [Read more...]
Over $1.4 bln has been allocated by China to support projects in Central Asia
The China Development Bank, one of the country's policy banks, has decided to strengthen financial support in order to deepen cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, Xinhua reports. The Bank has allocated a special loan in the amount of RMB 10 billion (about US $ 1.43 billion) to support projects implemented by China and Central Asian countries in the fields … [Read more...]
Pakistan: SCO can play the role of beacon of peace
Speech of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan at virtual SCO Summit on 4 July 2023 [Paraphrased Excerpts] The SCO represents a promising future only if we seize the opportunity to achieve the shared goals for the region’s peace and prosperity. Pakistan calls for SCO’s joint action to counter economic recession, terrorism & climate change. The SCO leaders are … [Read more...]
Xi Jinping: China is willing to share market, industrial systems and technologies with Central Asian countries
The two-day China + Central Asia (C+C5) industry and investment cooperation forum opened in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Thursday, 16 February. According to Chinese news outlets, the forum is themed “Jointly promote high-quality regional economic development by mutual benefit and win-win progress" Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to … [Read more...]
PM Narendra Modi: India has created five pillars of cooperation in the SCO
Opening the online SCO summit on 4 July 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi summed up the results of his country's chairmanship and spoke about efforts to bring multifaceted cooperation in the SCO to new heights. Modi highlighted five new pillars of cooperation established by India within the SCO. These are Startups and Innovation, Traditional Medicine, Youth … [Read more...]
President of Tajikistan proposes to develop a Concept for the expansion of the SCO
During his speech at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, the President Emomali Rahmon stressed the importance of further promoting cooperation within the SCO on the basis of coordinated actions and principles of mutual respect. The President of Tajikistan noted that the increasing attention of the world community to the SCO, embodying the unique interconnectedness of civilizations … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan is on working visit to China – Bilateral meeting between Serdar GB and Xi Jinping is expected
On 17 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to China in order to participate in the Central Asia–China Summit, to be held in Xi'an on 19 May. Within the framework of the current working visit, a meeting of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with Chinese President Xi Jinping is planned. Following the results of the summit talks, it is planned to sign … [Read more...]
20 documents signed during visit of Iranian president to China
President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran, on his three-days official visit to China, had talks with President Xi Jinping of China on 14 February 2023. Twenty documents were signed. This is the first visit of an Iranian president to China in 20 years. The Iranian and Chinese officials, in the presence of both the presidents, inked 20 documents of cooperation and MoUs in various … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will take part in the “Central Asia + China” Summit
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, will take part in the "Central Asia + China" Summit, which will be held on May 18-19 in Xi'an. The invitation to the head of the Turkmenistan was conveyed by Ma Zhaoxu, the Special Representative of the President of the People's Republic of China, First Deputy Minister of … [Read more...]