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...]
Presidents of China and Central Asian countries attended a joint press-conference following the Summit in Xi’an – the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism officially inaugurated
On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held at the Xi’an International Convention Center. President Xi Jinping together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan jointly met the … [Read more...]
Russia is increasing trade and economic ties with the SCO countries
Russia intends to further deepen ties with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and these ties are becoming stronger and more multifaceted, President Vladimir Putin said during his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023. Last year, Russia's trade with the SCO member states increased by more than a third – 37%, reaching a record high of US $263 billion. And in … [Read more...]
Russia is positive about the development of China-Central Asia relations
Russia has a positive attitude towards the development of equal, mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the countries of Central Asia and is ready to make a significant contribution to ensuring the security of the Central Asian region. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova during a press briefing on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
SCO Summit adopted New Delhi Declaration – Key Points
SCO confirms commitment to formation of a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world with a central coordinating role of the UN. The Member States reaffirm that the SCO is not directed against other states and international organizations and is open to broad cooperation with them. SCO pursues a policy that excludes bloc, ideological and confrontational … [Read more...]
SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan is promoting the idea of establishing a Center for combating international crime in Bishkek
Addressing at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov noted the importance of the establishment of the SCO Center for Combating International Organized Crime in Bishkek. According to the Head of Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of this initiative will give a tangible impetus to increasing cooperation on issues related to ensuring regional … [Read more...]
Seeing China Through Golden Sayings – Part 31
Qian Naicheng, Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan 1. Chinese civilization has a long and uninterrupted history dating back to ancient times. A comprehensive and in-depth understanding of this history is essential to more effectively promote the creative transformation and innovative development of the brilliant traditions of Chinese culture, to more actively promote the … [Read more...]
Seeing China Through Golden Sayings – Part 32
Qian Naicheng, Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ten years ago, in view of the changes of the world, President Xi Jinping opined that mankind, living in the same global village, are increasingly becoming a community with a shared future in which everyone’s interest is closely interlinked. Since then, the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind has gained … [Read more...]
Silk Road Int’l Cultural Expo to feature Turkmenistan as guest of honor
The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo will feature Turkmenistan as the event's guest of honor, Xinhua reports with reference to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. The expo, hosted by the MCT, the National Radio and Television Administration, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the provincial government of Gansu, … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023
Dear Mr. Chairman, Dear Heads of State and Delegations, First of all, let me warmly welcome all participants, leaders and members of delegations. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, for inviting me to this important meeting as an honorary guest. Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich! Taking this opportunity, I cordially congratulate you … [Read more...]
Summit of Central Asia-China will lead to signing important political document – MFA China
From May 18 to 19, President Xi Jinping will chair the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi, reported today Foreign Ministry of China. According to the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin, the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries will attend the Summit in China. This will be the first major diplomatic event that China hosts this year and the … [Read more...]
Taliban have modernized signs and symbols at borders with neighbouring countries
The Taliban government has completed the plan to modernize the border signs and symbols with the countries of Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. This was mentioned by Noorullah Noori, the acting minister of Borders and Tribes, in his annual report, reports the Afghan media. He said that the change of signs and symbols was done according to a decree by … [Read more...]
There is a full understanding between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, says Lavrov
There is a full understanding in the framework of cooperation between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, 1 September, at a meeting with first-year students of Moscow State Institute for International relations, on the occasion of the beginning of the academic year. The chief Russian diplomat also mentioned the … [Read more...]
Chinese-Uzbek joint venture to produce electric vehicles
The UzAuto of Uzbekistan and the BYD of China have registered a joint venture in Uzbekistan for the production and sale of NEVs (New Energy Vehicles). BYD is the global market leader in NEVs, which are also called EVs (Electric Vehicles). According to the Uzbek website Podrobno.uz, “BYD Uzbekistan Factory is the first joint venture of the Chinese electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan increases gas supplies to China
Turkmenistan increased natural gas supplies to China to 2.9 billion cubic meters in March 2023, reaching the maximum levels of 2022, the Finmarket reports, citing data from the Chinese Customs Administration. In January this year, supplies decreased to 2.2 billion cubic meters and grew to 2.4 billion cubic meters in February. In value terms, the export of pipeline gas to … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan sold $1.07 billion worth of gas to China in 2022
In 2022, the volume of gas supply from Uzbekistan to China through the pipeline amounted to 1.07 billion dollars, which is 33.9% more than in 2021. "Gazeta.uz" paid attention to the information of the General Customs Department of the People's Republic of China . Export value increased by 33.9% compared to 2021 ($799 million). At the same time, according to the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan-China trade turnover in 2022 exceeded USD 31 billion
The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and China in 2022 reached USD 31.2 billion, report several media outlets. Kazinform news service of Kazakhstan reports that the high dynamics of mutual trade growth of 23.6% year on year was mainly achieved due to an increase in Kazakhstan's supplies to China of agricultural products by 133.7%, raw energy products - 58%, chemical … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in the field of … [Read more...]
Who is Pan Gongsheng, the new head of the Central Bank of China?
China announced on 25 July 2023 that Pan Gongsheng has been appointed as the Governor of the People's Bank of China since 1 July 023. In addition, he is also the current Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary and the Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. He was born on 8 July 1963 in Anqing, Anhui, China. Pan received his Ph.D. in economics from … [Read more...]
XI Jinping: China stands for multilateralism and strengthening peace for the sake of universal security
During his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, focusing on the shocks that the modern world is experiencing, noted that humanity is facing unprecedented serious challenges. "What to choose, unity or split? Peace or conflict? Cooperation or confrontation? These issues have become relevant again in our time. My answer is … [Read more...]
Xi Jinping: Working Together for a China-Central Asia Community with a Shared Future Featuring Mutual Assistance, Common Development, Universal Security, and Everlasting Friendship
On 19 May 2023, President Xi Jinping chaired the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Zhaparov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan attended the Summit. The presidents … [Read more...]
Xi Jinping’s Special Representative conveyed to Serdar Berdimuhamedov an invitation to the China-Central Asia summit
On Saturday, 13 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Special Representative of the President of China, Vice Foreign Minister of China with the rank of Minister Ma Zhaoxu. According to TDH report, Ma Zhaoxu conveyed to the President of Turkmenistan on behalf of the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping an invitation to participate in the upcoming … [Read more...]
Xi’an China-Central Asia Summit adopted nine multilateral documents
The China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, which took place on 18-19 May 2023, the following multilateral documents on cooperation were adopted: Xi'an Declaration of China-Central Asia Summit; Memorandum of Understanding on "China-Five Central Asian Countries" Industrial and Investment Cooperation; Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Economic and Trade … [Read more...]
Xi’an Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit
The Xinhua News Agency published the full text of the Xi'an Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit. Here we are producing its unofficial, slightly paraphrased translation: May 18-19, 2023 President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K.Tokaev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic S.N. Japarov, President of the Republic of … [Read more...]
Spotlight: Turkmenistan-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership – Part Two
nCa Analysis Strategic partnership, in any of its various forms, is all about making the fullest use of the present and future compatibilities – it is about looking at the obvious and envisioning what is beyond the obvious. The visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to China, which led to the upgrading of relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), has added … [Read more...]
Writing a Brilliant New Chapter in the Chronicle of Sino-Turkmen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Qian Naicheng, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan At the invitation of the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, from January 5 to 6, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a state visit to China. The year 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a strategic … [Read more...]
Spotlight: Turkmenistan-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership – Part One
nCa Analysis Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was the main outcome of the visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan to China, 5-6 January 2023. This has added plenty of new content to the already impressive partnership between the two countries. There is the need to look at the nature of this freshly created Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-China Joint Statement issued on 6 January 2023 in Beijing
[This is the unofficial, slightly paraphrased translation of the text of the joint statement] At the invitation of the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a state visit to China from 5 to 6 January 2023. During the talks, which took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, the heads of state had a … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan visits China – Horizon of partnership expands
nCa Report President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan visited China, 5-6 January 2023. It was a meticulously planned visit, leading to the expansion of the horizon of partnership between the two countries. It was announced at the end of the summit talks that the relations between Turkmenistan and China had been upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-China relations elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Xi Jinping had their summit talks in Beijing on 6 January 2023. According to the Chinese media outlets, both the presidents announced that the relations between Turkmenistan and China had been elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. /// nCa, 6 January 2023 [Picture credit Chinese Media] … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan is visiting China, 5-6 January 2023. Important outcomes are expected.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is visiting China, 5-6 January 2023. The summit talks with President Xi Jinping will take place today (6 January 2023) in Beijing. The Chinese media is giving wide coverage to the visit. The prominent media outlets and commentators are expecting major developments in the quality and content of bilateral relations during this … [Read more...]
Sinopec Releases China Energy Outlook 2060
Sinopec announced on 29 December 2022 that it has released ‘China Energy Outlook 2060.’ According to the press release of SINOPEC (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation), “it covers medium and long-term energy outlook, providing a new perspective for the scientific planning of transformation and development of China's energy and chemical industries. This in the context … [Read more...]
Who is Qin Gang, the new foreign minister of China?
nCa Report Qin Gang has taken over as the 12th foreign minister of China, replacing Wang Yi, who has moved to a larger role as the member of the CCP Politburo. The foreign office of China gives a very brief introduction of Qin Gang: The Minister Qin Gang, male, Han ethnicity. Born in March 1966. University graduate. Member of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Member … [Read more...]