Hold onto your smartphones, global traders! China and Kazakhstan just supercharged their digital partnership with a milestone deal: the Kazakhstan Pavilion has officially launched on JD Supermarket, China's largest online grocery platform, becoming the country's most expansive nation-themed retail space. Think of it as a Silk Road upgrade for the TikTok generation!
Shoppers in the Chinese mainland can now browse over 200 authentic Kazakh products โ from honey harvested in the Altai Mountains to handcrafted textiles โ all with next-day delivery. This virtual bazaar bridges Central Asia's vibrant culture with China's 1.4 billion consumers.
\"This isn't just about online shopping carts,\" says CGTN's He Jingyi. \"It's a 21st-century trade corridor reshaping how emerging economies collaborate.\"
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Hungry for more than snacks? The platform also features virtual tours of Kazakh landmarks โ because who says trade deals can't be Insta-worthy?
Reference(s):
cgtn.com