商务部：2025年中国首次跃居中亚各国第一大贸易伙伴

Core Insights - In 2025, under the guidance of state diplomacy, China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation has made significant progress, with total trade reaching $106.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12%, and a growth rate 6 percentage points higher than the previous year [1] - China has become the largest trading partner for Central Asian countries, with the region's share in China's foreign trade further increasing [1] Trade Performance - The total import and export value between China and Central Asia has historically surpassed $100 billion for the first time, maintaining positive growth for five consecutive years [1] - China's exports to Central Asia amounted to $71.2 billion, up 11%, with strong growth in machinery, electronics, and high-tech products, while imports from Central Asia reached $35.1 billion, increasing by 14%, with a wider variety of non-resource products such as chemicals, steel, and agricultural products [1] New Business Models - Cross-border e-commerce between China and Central Asia has seen rapid growth, with ongoing advancements in warehousing and logistics, and comprehensive development of cross-border payment cooperation [1] - The China-Central Asia trade facilitation cooperation platform has officially launched in Nanjing, with "Silk Road e-commerce" becoming an efficient bridge for trade [1] Investment and Trade Integration - High-quality cooperation in building the "Belt and Road" initiative is deepening, with major projects in connectivity, equipment manufacturing, green minerals, and modern agriculture accelerating implementation, effectively boosting exports to Central Asia and assisting in the industrial upgrading and economic revitalization of Central Asian countries [1] Future Directions - The Ministry of Commerce will fully implement the important outcomes of the China-Central Asia Summit, focusing on enhancing the quality and efficiency of economic and trade cooperation, optimizing trade structure, fostering new business models, and promoting integrated development of trade and investment [2]