In 2024, Kazakhstan emerged as the Chinese mainland’s top trading partner in Central Asia, a role that saw bilateral trade volumes soar to $43.8 billion – 46 percent of the region’s total trade with the Chinese mainland.
The first China-Central Asia Summit was held in Xi’an, in the Chinese mainland’s northwestern Shaanxi Province, from May 18-19, 2023. Leaders gathered to discuss connectivity corridors, sustainable energy, and cross-border tech partnerships that could reshape the region’s economic landscape.
The upcoming summit will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, from June 16-18, 2025. Delegates are expected to build on previous discussions by exploring green infrastructure financing, e-commerce expansion, and youth-driven innovation across the steppes.
For young entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and digital nomads, Kazakhstan’s rise as a regional trade hub signals new opportunities to tap into emerging markets and collaborate with diverse partners along the modern Silk Road.
As global citizens track these developments, all eyes will be on how the Astana summit translates into projects that boost regional trade, drive sustainable growth, and foster deeper cultural exchange across Central Asia.
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Graphics: China-Central Asia ties deepen as Kazakhstan leads trade
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