Young Kazakh entrepreneur Bashir Modanov is making waves at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, urging members to turbocharge the Digital Silk Road initiative. As founder of tech ventures Autokit and FactoriesQ, Modanov credits the SCO for creating "a digital Avengers-style network" connecting businesses across Eurasia. 💻🚀
During a recent panel, Modanov highlighted how cross-border e-commerce between China and Central Asia has grown faster than a TikTok trend – with online trade volumes doubling since 2020. "We're not just moving goods anymore," he said. "We're trading ideas, innovations, and digital solutions that work from Xi'an to Almaty." 📈
The SCO's focus on tech partnerships has helped Modanov's companies streamline customs processes and connect with suppliers across the Chinese mainland. His call for enhanced digital infrastructure comes as Central Asian startups attract record investments – proving that the Silk Road's 21st-century upgrade is more than just hype. 🌏✨
