Meet Sobirov Mustakim: a graduate student at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University who’s turned his academic hustle into a global venture! 💼 The Tajik entrepreneur tapped into China’s thriving startup ecosystem through his university’s campus incubator, launching a cross-border trade platform designed to boost Belt and Road Initiative collaborations.
🔍 Why it matters: Sobirov’s story mirrors China’s push to empower young innovators – whether local or international. His platform aims to simplify trade for SMEs across BRI countries, blending tech smarts with cultural insights. 🌐 ‘China’s support for startups is next-level,’ he says, highlighting mentorship programs and funding access that helped his idea take off.
📈 Zoom out: With over 3,000 university-linked incubators nationwide, China’s innovation engine is firing on all cylinders. For globetrotting students and professionals eyeing Asia’s markets, stories like Sobirov’s spotlight why ‘made-in-China’ now rhymes with ‘disruptor’.
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