中国与中亚国家货物贸易额首破千亿美元

Core Insights - China's trade with Central Asian countries has reached a historic high, with total imports and exports exceeding $100 billion for the first time, marking five consecutive years of positive growth [1] - China has become the largest trading partner for Central Asian countries, with the region's share in China's foreign trade increasing [1] Group 1: Trade Performance - In 2022, the total trade value between China and Central Asia reached $106.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12%, with the growth rate improving by 6 percentage points compared to the previous year [1] - Exports from China to Central Asia amounted to $71.2 billion, up 11% year-on-year, with strong growth in machinery, electronics, and high-tech products [1] - Imports from Central Asia totaled $35.1 billion, increasing by 14% year-on-year, with a wider variety of non-resource products such as chemicals, steel, and agricultural products [1] Group 2: New Business Models and Initiatives - The cross-border e-commerce between China and Central Asia has maintained rapid growth, supported by ongoing logistics infrastructure development and comprehensive cross-border payment cooperation [1] - The China-Central Asia trade facilitation platform has officially launched in Nanjing, enhancing trade connectivity through "Silk Road e-commerce" [1] - The integration of investment and trade is being promoted, with significant projects in connectivity, equipment manufacturing, green mining, and modern agriculture accelerating, thereby boosting exports to Central Asia and aiding the region's industrial upgrade and economic revitalization [2] Group 3: Future Directions - The Ministry of Commerce plans to fully implement the outcomes of the China-Central Asia Summit, focusing on enhancing the quality and efficiency of economic and trade cooperation, optimizing trade structure, and fostering new business models [2] - There is an emphasis on promoting integrated development of trade and investment, and establishing higher-level institutional arrangements to enrich the economic connotation of the China-Central Asia community of shared destiny [2]