Core Insights - In 2025, China-Central Asia trade is expected to achieve significant growth, with total trade reaching $106.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12%, marking a 6 percentage point acceleration from 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 increasing [1] - The structure of goods traded is improving, with exports from China to Central Asia amounting to $71.2 billion (up 11%) and imports from Central Asia totaling $35.1 billion (up 14%) [1] - New business models are emerging, with rapid growth in cross-border e-commerce and ongoing development in logistics and payment cooperation [1] Trade and Investment Integration - The high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative is deepening, with major projects in connectivity, equipment manufacturing, green mining, and modern agriculture accelerating, effectively boosting exports to Central Asia and aiding the region's industrial upgrade and economic revitalization [2] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to implement the outcomes of the China-Central Asia Summit, focusing on enhancing trade cooperation, optimizing trade structure, fostering new business models, and promoting integrated trade and investment development [2]
中国—中亚进出口总值首次突破千亿美元大关
Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-18 20:44