From Wine to Solar Panels: How China-Georgia Collaboration Is Redefining Global Trade
Georgia’s strategic partnership with China is unlocking a new era of economic and cultural synergy, according to lawmaker Irakli Mezurnishvili in a recent interview. Since the two nations upgraded ties in 2023, bilateral trade has skyrocketed by a staggering 🔺60%—with Georgian wine and minerals flowing eastward, while Chinese EVs and solar panels gain traction in the Caucasus region.
🚂 The ‘Middle Corridor’ Advantage
Georgia’s role as a key transit hub for China’s Middle Corridor trade routes is supercharging logistics. The upcoming Anaklia Deep-Sea Port project promises to turbocharge this connectivity. ‘We’re positioning Georgia as a gateway for Asian-European trade,’ Mezurnishvili told CGTN.
🎬 Beyond Business: Lights, Camera, Action!
Following 2023’s visa exemption deal, cultural exchanges are thriving. Georgian filmmakers are exploring co-productions with Chinese studios, while tourism numbers climb faster than a TikTok trend. Could Tbilisi become the next hotspot for Chinese travelers? 🇬🇪🇨🇳
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Georgian MP highlights booming China ties in exclusive interview
cgtn.com