The first Trans-Caspian corridor shipment of lithium-ion batteries from China to Türkiye under the TIR system has demonstrated the potential for faster trade by significantly reducing transport times. A pilot TIR operation via the Trans-Caspian route saw ten trucks operated by Chinese hauliers carry lithium-ion batteries from China’s Alashankou border crossing to Kazakhstan’s Port of […]
Half a thousand ports around the world: a mega-corridor connects western China with global markets
The new Land-Sea International Trade corridor, a key logistics network connecting China’s western regions with global markets, currently covers 555 ports in 127 countries and regions. This is reported by the Xinhua news Agency. The trade corridor, whose operations center is located in the city of Chongqing in southwestern China, connects the world’s ports via […]
The delegation of Chinese Foreign Ministry held a series of meetings in Ashgabat
On 15 January 2025, a number of meetings were held in Ashgabat between representatives of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China on the development of bilateral cooperation. The Chinese delegation is headed by Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin. In particular, inter-ministerial consultations and a meeting of the Subcommittee on Security Cooperation of […]
Uzbekistan Seeks Alternative Trade Corridors – Some will pass through Turkmenistan
The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan is actively working to diversify international routes and create alternative transport corridors for cargo transportation. This move aims to reduce reliance on transit countries facing challenges and ensure the stability of foreign trade operations. Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov emphasized this need, stating in an interview with Uzbekistan 24 TV […]
Uzbekistan to build first storage power plants in Central Asia jointly with China
An ambitious project for the construction of the first storage hydropower plants in Central Asia will be implemented in Uzbekistan. This event marks an important step towards the energy independence of the region and the transition to more sustainable energy sources. Last week, during a visit to China, the Uzbek hydropower company “Uzbekgidroenergo” and the […]
Tokayev on Kazakhstan’s foreign policy: balancing interests, strengthening cooperation and finding new opportunities
Kazakhstan, recognized as a middle power on the world stage, strives to play an active and constructive role in solving global problems, supporting the principles of the United Nations and advocating multilateral cooperation. The country is a consistent supporter of the United Nations, considering this organization to be an alternative platform for tackling global challenges, […]
China Completes World’s Longest Expressway Tunnel
On 30 December 2024, China achieved a significant engineering feat by completing the construction of the world’s longest high-speed tunnel through the snow-capped Tian Shan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This milestone marks a crucial step forward in enhancing connectivity within the country. The 22.13-kilometer Tian Shan Shengli Tunnel (Shengli translated as “victory”) […]
Turkmenistan and China will pursue more comprehensive, balanced and spatial development and cooperation in all areas, says Ambassador Qian Naicheng
A festive event organized by the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan was held in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding. The celebration dedicated to the New Year and the traditional Chinese Spring festival was held under the motto “Enjoying the taste of China – Discovering the Charm of Culture.” A colorful expo greeted the guests […]
Construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway starts in Kyrgyzstan
On 27 December 2024, construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway started in Kyrgyzstan, which in the future will play a strategic role in accelerating cargo traffic between China and Europe. The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, led by President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, took place in the village of Tosh-Kutchu in the […]
Meeting with the Deputy Head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was held
On December 26, 2024, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Serdar Muhammetdurdyev and the Deputy Head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Chen Zhou. During the conversation, the sides discussed present aspects of the […]
The Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan Donates Valuable Resources to Turkmen Universities
The Embassy of China in Turkmenistan handed over a substantial collection of textbooks, manuals, and literary works to leading Turkmen universities. The recipients of the gift include the Magtymguly Turkmen State University, the Dovletmammad Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. […]
China Outlines Vision for Cooperative Global Order and Multilateralism
On 11 November 2024, the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Centre and China Institute of International Studies held an event to release the Report on the True Multilateralism: Conceptual Development, Core Essence and China’s Practice. In April 2021, President Xi Jinping advocated the vision of “true multilateralism” in his keynote speech at the Boao […]
What cross-border hubs is Kazakhstan developing?
Kazakhstan is actively developing cross-border hubs to enhance its position as a regional transport and logistics center in Central Asia and the Caspian region. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed the government to establish fully-fledged transport and logistics hubs along Kazakhstan’s borders with China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia, as well as on the Caspian coast. These […]
The Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan joined the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3, the world celebrates the International Day of the Disabled. The Counselor-Envoy of the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan, Ms. Zhong Hua, together with young diplomats, attended a festive event dedicated to the International Day of the Disabled and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Center for the Support of the Disabled […]
Secrets of the Rapid and Spectacular Success of Temu
Temu, owned by PDD Holdings (formerly Pinduoduo), has achieved rapid growth through several key strategies: Extremely Low Prices: Temu offers products at dramatically lower prices compared to competitors, often undercutting both online and physical retailers. This is achieved through direct sourcing from manufacturers, primarily in China, and minimizing intermediary costs. Aggressive Marketing: The company has […]
Joint Statement of the Fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Full Text)
(unofficial translation) On 1 December 2024, Wang Yi, member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev, Deputy Chairman of the […]
Strengthening multilateral cooperation: outcomes of the 5th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of China and Central Asian countries
On 1 December 2024, the fifth meeting of the Foreign Ministers of China and Central Asian countries took place in Chengdu. The meeting, which was chaired by Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, was attended by: • Kazakhstan – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu. • Kyrgyzstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the ministerial meeting “Central Asia – China”
On 1 December 2024, a delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, participated in the 5th meeting of foreign ministers of the Central Asia-China format, held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Participants at the meeting emphasized the significant role of cooperation within the CA-China format in strengthening constructive partnerships and promoting common interests […]
China is willing to increase the scale of trade and investment cooperation with Turkmenistan, says Wang Yi
On 30 November 2024, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with a Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Chengdu. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, confirming their commitment to […]
Chinese foreign minister to chair fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, will chair the fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting from 30 November to 1 December in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Xinhua reports with reference to Chinese foreign ministry. Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
Turkmenistan and China Strengthen Scientific Ties
On 27 November 2024, a number of important documents were signed at the III Turkmen-Chinese Scientific and Innovation Forum in Ashgabat aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of science and technology, the online newspaper “Turkmenistan” reports: The Golden Age” reports. The forum, hosted by the International Science and Technology Park […]
3rd Turkmen-Chinese Scientific and Innovation Forum
On 26 November, the 3rd Turkmen-Chinese scientific and innovation Forum “Innovations, new technologies and issues of their introduction into production” started its work in the International Scientific and Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan. The event is aimed at sharing accumulated positive experience, discussing issues of practical implementation of advanced innovative solutions […]
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the participants of the 3rd Turkmen-Chinese Scientific and Innovation Forum
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the participants of the 3rd Turkmen-Chinese Scientific and Innovation Forum “Innovations, new technologies and issues of their introduction into production”. The President noted that the accelerated development of science has led to the emergence of new areas of activity and the expansion of scientific research horizons. Turkmenistan is striving […]
China Exim Bank opens a regional office in Uzbekistan
The Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank) further strengthened its presence in Central Asia with the opening of a representative office in Tashkent on 22 November 2024. The China Exim Bank was founded in 1994. It is a state-owned political bank aimed to support China’s foreign trade, investment and international economic cooperation, and is […]
The Central Asia–China Gas Pipeline: 500+ billion cubic meters of clean energy and millions of tons of reduced emissions
For over 14 years, the Central Asia-China gas pipeline has been a vital conduit for clean energy, delivering over 500 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China, Chinese media reported, citing the West Pipeline Company of the Chinese PipeChina Corporation. The Khorgos gas compressor station, a critical component of the pipeline, serves as the […]
Turkmenistan and China signed a memorandum in the energy sector
On 18 November 2024, the ninth meeting of the energy subcommittee of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee was held in Ashgabat, the official newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan reports. The Chinese delegation was headed by Zhang Jianhua, administrator of the National Energy Administration. As it was noted during the meeting, cooperation in the energy sector, especially in […]
CAREC Ministers launched the Regional Climate Fund and endorsed Climate Change Action Plan
Member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program have endorsed a new Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and launched the CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF) to strengthen regional collaboration on climate resilience, low-carbon growth, and sustainable development. This endorsement took place at the 23rd CAREC Ministerial Conference, held on […]
Turkmen-Chinese Partnership Boosts Oil and Gas Education
Recently, the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas signed a memorandum with Xi’an Petroleum University, Hebei Petroleum Vocational Technical University, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), and the Chinese Association for International Educational Exchange on the implementation of the joint project “Lu Ban Workshop”. Maksat Churiyev, coordinator of international projects at the International University […]
Turkmen-Chinese consultations on cybersecurity were held in Ashgabat
On 28-29 October 2024, the consultations on cybersecurity were held in Ashgabat with the participation of representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China. The participants reviewed the results of joint work and implementation of agreements on international information security attained between the Governments of Turkmenistan and the People’s […]
OGT 2024: Oil and Gas to Dominate Global Energy Mix Until 2050, CNPC says
Oil and gas will remain important sources of energy in the coming decades, and developing countries will play an increasingly important role in the global energy market. At the same time, the energy transition will be accompanied by significant investments in renewable energy sources — CNPC Vice President Zhang Daowei shared Corporation’s vision of the […]
OGT 2024: Gas trade between China and Turkmenistan reached 415 billion cubic meters, CNPC says
China and Turkmenistan have achieved a significant milestone in their energy cooperation, with bilateral natural gas trade reaching a total of 415 billion cubic meters and trade volume surpassing US $ 83 billion. Zhang Daowei, the Vice President of CNPC, highlighted these achievements at the OGT 2024 International Oil and Gas conference. Daowei emphasized that […]
Turkmen University and China signed a memorandum on the establishment of the “Lu Ban Workshop”
On 18 October, four Chinese universities and the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas (Turkmenistan) signed a memorandum of understanding in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, to establish a Lu Ban Workshop in Turkmenistan, Xinhua reports. The Chinese partners in this initiative include Xi’an Petroleum University, Hebei Petroleum Vocational Technical University, China National Petroleum Corporation […]
Volt Typhoon III report of China highlights US cyber operations
The Chinese media including the China Daily has recently published a report issued jointly by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center of China and the National Engineering Laboratory of China for Computer Virus Prevention Technology. The report is titled: Volt Typhoon III: ”A Cyber Espionage and Disinformation Campaign conducted by US Government Agencies.” The […]
The 3rd meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese working group on investment cooperation was held in Ashgabat
On October 14, 2024, the Third meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese working group on investment cooperation was held in Ashgabat. At the meeting, the Turkmen part of the working group was headed by the head of the Consolidated Department of Public Finance and Economic Policy of the Ministry of Finance and Economy Galina Romanova, the Chinese […]
China planning to establish joint science-technology centre with Central Asia
China, in pursuit of taking its partnership with Central Asia, is planning to establish a joint sci-tech (science and technology) centre with Central Asia. The idea was born during a meeting of the CPPCC (Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference) in March this year. The authors of the idea have proposed to establish it in XAR […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through golden sayings – 36th issue
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan On September 30, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping attended the reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing and delivered an […]
Uzbekistan: a growing hub for Western and Chinese investments
Bukhara, one of Central Asia’s oldest cities, has long stood as a historical waypoint on the Great Silk Road, where caravans laden with goods moved between East and West. Today, this city is witnessing a new chapter in its storied past—one defined by industrial advancement and economic transformation. Not far from the ancient bazaars of […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China
On September 18, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng. During the meeting, the parties discussed key aspects of bilateral partnership in the political, trade, economic, cultural […]
Central Asia-Jiangsu Trade Center Opens in Nanjing, Boosting Regional Trade
On September 12, the opening of the Central Asia – Jiangsu Trade Center took place in the Chinese city of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. The multi-storey Center is a multifunctional platform for Central Asian businesses to enter the Chinese market, according to the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan. The Central Asia-Jiangsu Trade Center will […]
Is the US Dollar heading toward collapse? – Part One
Tariq Saeedi Is the US Dollar heading toward collapse? — For some it is an ardent desire and for others it is a worrisome possibility. The fact is the greenback has lately been in troubled waters. However, as of now, its collapse is more of a theoretical inference. What happens to the dollar and what […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through golden sayings – 35th issue
5th September Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future” at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). As Ambassador of PRC to Turkmenistan, I’d like to share with Turkmenistan friends important contents of the […]
Gazprom chairman comments on relations with China and Central Asia
The Chairman of the Management Committee of PJSC Gazprom, Alexey Miller, has commented on the relations of Gazprom with China and Central Asia. He was addressing a meeting on the eve of the ‘Oil and Gas Industry Workers Day’ on 29 August 2024. Here is the relevant portion from the press release by Gazprom: “Our […]
Kazakhstan to Increase Middle Corridor’s Capacity to Ten Million Tons Annually
Saniya Sakenova The Kazakh government is working to implement the Roadmap to eliminate bottlenecks and develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) until 2027 between Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye and between Kazakhstan and Georgia. This will increase the route’s capacity to ten million tons per year, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on Aug. 27. To […]
China sets 2050 target for world-class aviation hubs
China plans to establish a group of world-class aviation enterprises and hubs by 2050, according to a new guideline released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the National Development and Reform Commission. The guideline outlines a three-phase strategy for developing international aviation hubs with milestones set for 2025, 2035 and 2050. By 2025, […]
«Central Asia Could Become the New Star of the Global Dairy Industry» – Dou Ming, Chief Analyst at Beijing Orient Agribusiness Consultant, Ltd., IFCN Expert from China
From November 26 to 27, 2024, the annual Central Asian Dairy Congress – AqAltyn will take place in Turkestan. This significant event will bring together leading specialists and experts from the dairy industry across Central Asia and beyond. One of the key speakers at the congress will be Dou Ming, Chief Analyst at the leading […]
With annual exports of more than USD 3.332 trillion, China is global locomotive of supply chains
nCa Report The global annual exports of China have recently exceeded 23.77 trillion yuan (nearly USD 3.332 trillion). The rise is not only in the sheer volume but also in the diversification of the products and destinations. In several ways, the Chinese products have helped the consumers to balance their budgets. China is also the […]
Kazakhstan and China plan to jointly build a station on the Moon
Kazakhstan and China are planning to build jointly a station on the Moon. A memorandum has been signed for the construction of a joint research base on the Moon, report TengriNews. As the ministry of Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry reported, Kazakhstan and China will cooperate in the process of creating and […]
Rise of E-commerce in Central Asia creates more space for China
E-commerce is rising fast in Central Asia and this has created additional space for China. According to the People’s Daily of China, approximately nine million parcels are exchanged between China and countries around the world daily, making it easier and faster for consumers to “buy globally.” Over the past five years, the scale of China’s […]
Record-Breaking Cargo Delivery on China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Route
A container train recently completed the 4,486-kilometer journey from China to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan in a record-breaking five days, Kazinform reports. Departing from the Kazakh-Chinese terminal in Xi’an, China, the train traversed the Kazakhstan Railways network to the Saryagash border station before reaching its final destination, Tashkent, a major Central Asian transportation hub. The expedited […]
Embassy of China in Turkmenistan hosts reception to mark PLA Day
The embassy of China in Turkmenistan hosted a reception on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, to mark the PLA Day. PLA Day, also known as Army Day, is a professional military holiday celebrated annually by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed forces of the People’s Republic of China, on 1 August. It commemorates the founding […]