Leaders from China and Central Asian nations are gearing up to redefine regional cooperation at the second China-Central Asia Summit, aiming to expand Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects and strengthen economic and cultural bonds. 🌍💼
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun highlighted record-breaking trade numbers: 674.15 billion yuan (≈$94 billion) in 2024—a 116% jump since 2013! From oil pipelines to highways, infrastructure projects like the China-Kazakhstan Crude Oil Pipeline and China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway are turbocharging connectivity. 🛣️⚡
But it’s not just about bricks and mortar. The partnership is evolving into digital innovation and green energy, with visa-free deals between China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan making travel smoother than ever. ✈️🤝
Cultural ties? Think Luban Workshops—China’s answer to skill-sharing—and booming people-to-people exchanges. As Guo put it: "We’re building a community with a shared future." 🎓❤️
