[China's investment in Central Asian countries continues to increase, with a cumulative total exceeding $30 billion]

Published: Jun 17, 2025 15:48

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Reporters learned from the Ministry of Commerce that in recent years, China has continuously increased its investment in green development, the digital economy, and other fields in Central Asian countries. As of now, China's cumulative investment in Central Asian countries has exceeded $30 billion. China is a major source of investment for Central Asian countries. In recent years, China has accelerated cooperation with Central Asian countries in fields such as 5G, the Internet of Things, and smart cities, implemented multiple clean energy projects including wind and solar power, water storage, etc., and promoted the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries. Meanwhile, China is a major partner in the field of contracted projects with Central Asian countries. As of April 2025, China had signed contracted project agreements with Central Asian countries worth a cumulative $120.1 billion and completed projects with a turnover of $75.6 billion. Economic and trade cooperation continues to deepen. China has signed new investment agreements with Kazakhstan and Tajikistan and initiated negotiations on service trade and investment agreements with Kyrgyzstan, which will provide institutional guarantees for trade and investment cooperation between China and Central Asian countries.

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