The trade landscape is buzzing with excitement as the Chinese mainland and Central Asia continue to boost their economic ties. Recent data released by the General Administration of Customs reveals a striking growth: trade with five key Central Asian countries leaped from 312.04 billion yuan (around $43.48 billion) in 2013 to an impressive 674.15 billion yuan in 2024—a 116% increase!
Adding to the momentum, the average annual growth rate reached 7.3%, outpacing the overall trade growth by 2.3 percentage points. In just the first five months of 2025, trade hit 286.42 billion yuan, up 10.4% year on year, setting a record for this period. 🚀
Exciting shifts are also underway in agricultural cooperation. In the January-May period, imports of green, high-quality agricultural products climbed to 4.36 billion yuan. Notably, linseed from Kazakhstan surged by 202.1%, raisins from Uzbekistan jumped 153.7%, and honey from Kyrgyzstan soared almost 10.9 times. 🌱
Enhanced land transportation has been a game changer too—road transport now accounts for 51.8% of trade, a significant rise from 19.9% in 2020. Looking ahead, the upcoming second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18 is set to further cement these robust ties, underlining a shared vision for regional stability and high-quality development.
Overall, this booming partnership is creating fresh opportunities for business, culture, and innovation, making it a hot topic for young entrepreneurs, students, and global explorers alike.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
