Along ancient Silk Road, Xi cultivates new bonds with Central Asia

By Shi Xiaomeng (Xinhua) 17:00, June 13, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of five Central Asian countries plant six pomegranate trees that represent close China-Central Asia solidarity and cooperation after the first China-Central Asia Summit …

Inaugural China-Central Asia cultural tourism train serves as new channel for closer people-to-people, culture exchanges

The first China-Central Asia cultural tourism train, linking Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with Almaty, Kazakhstan, recently completed its first round trip, marking the opening of a new channel for deepening connectivity and …

Investor interest in Central Asia and the Caucasus triples amid growing awareness.

International investor interest in Central Asia and the Caucasus is rising sharply, according to a new Investor Perception Report released on June 10 by Montfort Eurasia. As regional leaders gather for the Tashkent International Investment Forum, fresh …

Summit of heads of state Central Asia-Korea to be held in 2026

AKIPRESS.COM - A summit of the heads of state of Central Asia and South Korea will be held in 2026, Executive Director at the Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum Secretariat Rhee Jong Kookon June 13. The second forum of analytical centers of Central Asia …

Graphics: Key stats of central Asia's five nations

The China–Central Asia Summit is the highest-level cooperation platform under the China–Central Asia cooperation mechanism and is held biennially. The first China–Central Asia Summit was held in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on May 18 …

Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18, a Chinese foreign ministry …

On-site Vlog | China & Central Asia: A Ripening Partnership Yielding Fruitful Gains

Two years ago in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the leaders of China and five Central Asian countries planted six pomegranate trees -- a symbol of unity, just like the seeds inside one fruit. Now, those trees have grown tall, with …

Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on June 16-18

Israelis Lior Raz, Rotem Sela Star in New Netflix Reality Series About Road Trip Across Central Asia

Israeli actors and real-life friends Lior Raz and Rotem Sela will go on a six-part road trip across Central Asia as part of a new unscripted reality series that will premiere on Netflix next month. “Off Road” is produced by Candle Media’s Faraway Road …

Central Asia’s New Playbook

Though Central Asian countries face their fair share of challenges, they have been quietly moving in the right direction for a while. The key to their success is a “three arrow” governance framework, comprising institutional reforms, diversification of …