From ancient Silk Road traders to modern-day innovators, China and Uzbekistan are rewriting the playbook on global partnerships. The second Uzbekistan-China Regional Cooperation Forum in Samarkand this week revealed a collaboration that’s heating up faster than a viral TikTok trend .
CGTN’s Xu Xinchen and Uzbekistan’s National News Agency reporter Utkir Alimov spotlighted how the two nations are building bridges beyond just trade. Think mega infrastructure projects, tech startups shaking up Central Asia, and cultural exchanges that blend traditional music with K-pop vibes .
Key takeaways? Uzbekistan’s green energy push is getting a boost from Chinese solar tech, while Tashkent’s bustling markets are now stocked with made-in-China gadgets. Meanwhile, Chinese students are flocking to Samarkand’s universities to study Silk Road history—proving this partnership isn’t just about $$$.
One attendee summed it up: “It’s like a collab album where every track slaps.” With bilateral trade up 18% this year, this duo might just be the next big power players on the global stage .
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New engine of partnership: Chinese and Uzbek reporters unveil growing cooperation
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