Qin Gang, Ambassador of China to the United States On December 26, 2022, Ambassador Qin Gang published an opinion article entitled “How China Sees the World” on The National Interest. The full text is as follows: The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in October. The CPC has thus started on a new journey, and so has China’s development. … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan will visit China, 5-6 January 2023
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan will visit China, 5-6 January 2023. This has been reported by the Chinese media and foreign office on 3 January 2023. /// nCa, 3 January 2023 … [Read more...]
Chinese-built 1500-megawatt power plant ready for inauguration in Uzbekistan
A 1500-megawatt power plant built by China was ready for inauguration in Syr Darya, said the Ambassador of China to Uzbekistan Jiang Yan at a press conference in Tashkent on 30 December 2022. She said that in 2020, the Chinese company China Gezhouba Group Corporation began to build it. The new TPP (thermal power plant) will generate 10 billion kWh annually and will save … [Read more...]
Global economy faces tougher year in 2023, IMF’s Georgieva warns
Dan Burns For much of the global economy, 2023 is going to be a tough year as the main engines of global growth - the United States, Europe and China - all experience weakening activity, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday. The new year is going to be "tougher than the year we leave behind," IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on the CBS … [Read more...]
В Китае проходит торжественная церемония встречи президентов центральноазиатских государств
Официальная церемония встречи глав государств, участвующих в первом саммите Центральная Азия–Китай, состоялась в парке династии Тан в Сиане 18 мая 2023 года. Президент Республики Узбекистан Шавкат Мирзиеев с супругой, Президент Республики Казахстан Касым-Жомарт Токаев, Президент Кыргызской Республики Садыр Жапаров с супругой, Президент Республики Таджикистан Эмомали Рахмон и … [Read more...]
Gazprom: global gas consumption will grow by 20% in the next 20 years – China to drive 40% of the growth
Elvira Kadyrova Over the next 20 years, worldwide gas consumption is predicted to rise by 20%, with China accounting for 40% of total global growth. This statement came from Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Board, on Wednesday, 28 December 2022. Citing global gas statistics, he noted that the drop in global demand in 2022 is 65 billion cubic meters of gas, … [Read more...]
Foreign direct investments between CIS countries and China, Iran, Arab states exceed US $75 billion – EDB Report
The EDB (Eurasian Development Bank) has issued a report on the mutual foreign direct investments (FDI) of the CIS countries with China, Iran and the Arab world. The report was issued on 20 December 2022. Here we are producing the EDB story on the report. The links to this story at the EDB website and the URL for downloading the complete report from the EDB website are … [Read more...]
Russia poised to pump more natural gas to China – No effect on supplies from Central Asia
nCa Report With two milestones achieved recently, the Russian giant Gazprom is ready to pump more natural gas to China. According to the reliable sources, this will not have any adverse effect on the present and future supplies of natural gas from Central Asia to China. In fact, China will keep looking for ways to acquire more gas from Central Asia. The Power of … [Read more...]
Chinese and Uzbek scientists found out the causes of the Aral eco-disaster
After five years of joint scientific research, Chinese and Uzbek scientists have identified key factors of the drying up of the Aral Sea over the past 20 years, including climate warming and the lack of water-saving technologies on agricultural land, Xinhua reports. The Aral Sea, located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, was once the fourth largest inland water body in the … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 30
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1.At present, the COVID-19 pandemic still drags on with cases surging here and there. Global recovery is facing multiple challenges. Unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise. Global industrial and supply chains are under stress. Problems such as inflation and food and energy security remain intricate and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan voiced its position on the peaceful development in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan considers peace-building in Afghanistan from the point of view of the unity of its three main directions: political, economic and socio-humanitarian. This was stated on Monday (14 Nov) by Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev at a meeting with China's Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs Yue Xiaoyong. First of all, Turkmenistan stands for the … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 28
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is a meeting of great importance. It takes place at a critical time as the entire Party and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups embark on a new journey to build China into a modern socialist country in all respects and advance toward the Second Centenary … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan firmly holds the position of the largest gas supplier to China
Turkmenistan delivered 2.9 billion cu m of natural gas to China in August 2022, the Interfax reports, citing data from the Chinese customs. Thus, since the beginning of the year, Turkmenistan has remained the largest gas supplier to China. Russia is a runner-up with supplies totaling 2.4 billion cu m and Australia ranks third with 2.278 billion cu m of gas sent to … [Read more...]
Turkmen National Institute of World Languages celebrated the National Day of China
The Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Azadi marked the National Day of the People's Republic of China, the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" reports. The party was organized by the Faculty of Oriental Languages and Literature on the initiative of teachers of the Department of Far Eastern Languages. The program of the celebration included a Chinese … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and China: together on the path of progress and prosperity
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Responding with pleasure to the offer of the newspaper "People's Daily," I would like to share some thoughts on the progress and prospects for the development of friendly, fraternal relations between Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of China from the pages of this respected and … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia launched several humanitarian initiatives
On 27 September, the Chinese city of Xi'an hosted a Forum of Friendship of China and Centra Asia states in online and offline formats under the main theme “Continuation of traditional friendship and deepening of people's cooperation,” Xinhua reports. Within the framework of the forum, several humanitarian initiatives have been started, including the opening of the … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 27
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. The Great Silk Road has made a major contribution to the exchange of goods, technologies, ideas and cultural values between Europe and Asia, and still inspires the SCO countries in the cause of peace and development. 2. Fostering political mutual trust. In the spirit of centuries-old friendship and peacefulness, we … [Read more...]
Confucius Day celebrated in Ashgabat
Recently, the National Institute of World Languages named after Azadi in Ashgabat celebrated the birthday of the outstanding Chinese thinker Confucius, the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" reports. The program of the thematic event organized by the Department of Far Eastern Languages included creative performances of students specialized in Chinese language and literature, … [Read more...]
Samarkand Summit – SCO is a new leader in the emerging multipolar world
nCa Report On 16 September 2022, Samarkand hosted a meeting of the SCO heads of state under the chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. For the first time in the history of the organization, the summit was held in such a broad format. The leaders of 14 countries attended the gathering, including: Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra … [Read more...]
United States wants to step up its rivalry with China and Russia for geopolitical sway in Central Asia
nCa Analysis The United States of America seems to be getting ready for a fresh round of battling Russia and China's influence over the strategically significant region of Central Asia. Uncle Sam, however, has never hidden willingness to serve as a counterbalance and a "constructive" alternative to Central Asia's economic and political relations with two neighboring … [Read more...]
Serdar GB met with the Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Wednesday, 7 September, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui. During the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan offered his sympathies in connection with the recent earthquake in Sichuan province, which caused numerous human casualties and destruction. Speaking about bilateral cooperation, the … [Read more...]
Chinese Army supports the world peace
On 3 September 2022, the Chinese people celebrated the 77th anniversary of the victory in the World War against Fascism. The Ministry of Defense of the People's Republic of China has published a video dedicated to the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA). The Chinese armed forces have always been an unwavering force in maintaining world peace. The video can be viewed … [Read more...]
Chinese auto parts will be delivered to Iran Via Turkmenistan
Automobile components from China will be transported along the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran railway route, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) reports. A container train with car parts have been sent via the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan–Iran route from the northeast station of Jingan (Dalian, China). The train consists of 50 forty-foot containers. The train will transit Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Connecting thread. The gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China is the best example of cooperation between Central Asia and China
In modern conditions, a stable supply of energy resources to the economy comes to the fore. The Central Asian countries are actively cooperating with China in this area, ensuring its needs for fossil fuel. The basis of this partnership is a unique project for the construction of the Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan–China gas pipeline, which entered the Guinness Book of … [Read more...]
How Trade via Rail in Central Asia Can Mitigate the Energy and Climate Crises
Zulfia Karimova, Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist, ADB In a world where 90% of global trade is moved by sea, the landlocked economies of Central Asia almost exclusively rely on rail and road transport for trade. Much of the long-distance cargo moves via existing rail networks, which have substantial potential to facilitate trade in the region and beyond, including … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 26
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Since the beginning of this year, the international situation has been difficult and complex, and the growth of the global economy is clearly slowing down. In this regard, the Chinese Government effectively coordinated the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts on socio-economic development, intensified the … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 25
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Taiwan has belonged to China since ancient times. This statement has a sound basis in history and jurisprudence. The one-China principle represents the universal consensus of the international community; it is consistent with the basic norms of international relations. Resolution 2758 is a political document encapsulating … [Read more...]
China Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 24
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1.Since 1949, the Communist Party of China, the Chinese government, and the Chinese people have endeavored to pursue the historic mission of resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China’s full reunification. 2.Acting in a spirit of seeking common ground while setting aside differences and on the basis of the one-China … [Read more...]
Turkmen Foreign Ministry: Turkmenistan reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China policy
Today, on 5 August 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V. Hadjiev with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng. During the meeting, the Turkmen side has reiterated support for the one-China policy for many years. This commitment is … [Read more...]
MFA China: The position of the Chinese Government and people on the Taiwan question has been consistent
On 2 August 2022, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi made a trip to Taiwan. The statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasizes that the trip, made despite China's strong opposition, is “a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiqués”, “seriously infringes upon China’s … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries and China held an online forum
On 13 July 2022, the 9th China–Central Asia Cooperation Forum was held, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries of the region and the PRC. The event linked online state officials of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, representatives of diplomatic missions, SCO, experts, women's … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia to hold forum on cooperation
The 9th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum will be held in a hybrid format on 12-13 July 2022. The event will bring together state leaders of China and Central Asian countries, reported the China-Uzbekistan Friendship Society. The main theme of the Forum is "Joint counteraction to challenges based on mutually beneficial cooperation for the sake of a common beautiful … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries and strategic partners supported Uzbekistan’s actions to calm the unrests in Karakalpakstan
nCa Report Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have expressed support for Uzbekistan in connection with the recent unrests in Karakalpakstan, a republic that is part of Uzbekistan. The ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press release on Tuesday, 5 July, which states the following: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 23
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Right now, our world is facing drastic changes and a pandemic both unseen in a century. Various security challenges keep emerging. The world economy still faces strong headwinds on its path toward recovery, and global development has suffered major setbacks. Where is the world headed: Peace or war? Progress or regression? … [Read more...]
New gas facility commissioned in Turkmenistan under the energy partnership with China
A new gas collection station has been commissioned in the Lebap province on Saturday (18 Jun) in a ceremony led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. US$ 280 million dollars-worth project of Gadyn gas-collecting station, located in Farab district, was realized jointly with the Chinese company CNPC. The facility is designed to collect 5.5 mln cu m of natural gas per day … [Read more...]
Nursultan hosted third China+Central Asia (C+C5) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Elvira Kadyrova On 8 June 2022, the third meeting of foreign ministers in the format "Central Asia – China" was held under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in Nursultan. The meeting was attended by: Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in the Central Asia-China Ministerial Meeting
DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov will visit Nursultan, Kazakhstan on 7-8 June 2022 to participate in the third meeting of foreign ministers "Central Asia – China". On the sidelines of the ministerial, Meredov will also hold a number of bilateral meetings. The Chinese foreign ministry’ spokesman made the following remarks on upcoming meeting Central Asia - … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 22
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan The world is changing dramatically today. The scale of the ongoing changes is unprecedented in the last century and unprecedented in history. Humanity faces serious challenges. With no time to dispel the fog of the coronavirus pandemic, humanity today faces new and traditional security threats. The global economy is recovering … [Read more...]
Third Ministerial Meeting of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries – Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 31 March 2022, the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan's neighboring countries took place in the Chinese city of Tunxi, which was attended by Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Heads of participating delegations: Russia – minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov China – chairman of the meeting – … [Read more...]
MFA China: More details on Afghanistan’s Neighboring Countries meeting
Elvira Kadyrova During regular press conference on Monday, 28 Mar, foreign ministry of China briefed on upcoming ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair the third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan in Tunxi, Anhui on 30-31 March 2022. Foreign Ministers or … [Read more...]
China and the Islamic World intend to build a common path to sustainable development
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Islamabad. The first-ever participation of the China in the gathering of the heads of foreign ministries of Islamic states became momentous event amidst ongoing tectonic shifts in the entire system of international political … [Read more...]
Chinese Foreign Minister visits Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova Beijing has moved from political statements to actions, which is eloquently demonstrated by Wang Yi's visit to Kabul a day after OIC event in Islamabad. Afghanistan is one of the painful wounds on the political body of the Islamic world. In Kabul, Wang Yi held talks with Deputy Prime Minister in the Taliban government Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Foreign … [Read more...]
China to host ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries
On 31 March 2022, Tunxi, China, will host the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries, including Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the coordination of regional efforts on humanitarian and socioeconomic assistance to Afghanistan. The parties will compare … [Read more...]
Turkmen plaster delivered to China
For the first time, a container train from Turkmenistan to China transited through Kazakhstan. The train consisting of 42 forty-foot containers loaded with plaster set off from the Turkmen station Akyaila in the Balkan province. Then the container train passed the border crossings of Serkhetyaka - Bolashak, Altynkol -Khorgos (Kazakhstan-China) and headed for Chinese Jinhua … [Read more...]
OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Islamabad
Elvira Kadyrova On 22-23 March 2022, Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad. The theme of the Ministerial Conference was: ‘Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development’. Foreign Ministers and high-level dignitaries from OIC Member and Observer States are attended the CFM. … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan in transition this week – president, president-elect in phone conversation with more world leaders
As the investiture ceremony of the newly elected president of Turkmenistan is just around the corner, more telephone conversations took place with world leaders. On 16 March 2022, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President-elect Serdar Berdimuhamedov had phone talks wit President Xi Jinping of China and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus. In both the … [Read more...]
Magnificent start of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
Tamir Shakirov On 4 February 2022, the opening ceremony of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games took place in Beijing at the National Stadium, also known as the “Bird's Nest”. Impressive laser and costume shows, smiles on the faces of thousands of people, incredible musical accompaniment have featured the grandiose start of the Olympics, which highlighted the imperishable … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan interviewed by Chinese media
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave an interview to representatives of a number of TV channels and authoritative publications of the People's Republic of China, which is a long-standing and reliable partner of our country. Ms. Yu Xiaoshuang, press officer of the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan, took part in a Q&A session with the leader of the nation. The huge … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 21
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan It is not in vain that our people say: “A person reaches maturity at thirty years old.” The maturity of 30 years of relations and cooperation between China and the states of Central Asia is manifested in deep mutual trust, equality and mutual benefit. For 30 years we have been building trusting and … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia – towards further strengthening strategic ties
Elvira Kadyrova On 25 January 2022, the China+Central Asia online summit was held under the chairmanship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The high-level event was timed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Central Asian countries and China. The summit was attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]