China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is making waves as a global trade connector! The Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation kicked off this week in Urumqi, bringing together 300+ leaders from 11 countries to turbocharge regional collaboration. 💡
With themes like digital connectivity and energy partnerships, the two-day event focused on turning Central Asia into a 'core engine' of global growth. Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo'an highlighted CAREC's progress since 2015, including 180+ research projects and training for 2,000 officials. 📈
Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal dropped truth bombs: "Our China-Pakistan projects show what's possible – now let's level up tech and agriculture ties!" 🌱💻 The forum also launched a new Central Asia fiscal cooperation research center to crunch numbers on cross-border investments.
Here's why it matters: China-Central Asia trade hit $94.8B last year 💰, with Xinjiang – bordering multiple Central Asian nations – solidifying its role as the Belt and Road's ultimate pit stop. 🚚✨
