贸易额突破千亿，创新高！中国中亚合作何以如此密切？

Core Insights - The trade volume between China and the five Central Asian countries has surpassed $100 billion for the first time, reaching $106.3 billion in 2025, marking a 12% year-on-year increase and setting a historical record [1][4][14] - China has become the largest trading partner for Central Asian countries, with trade volume doubling from $49.56 billion in 2021 to 2025 [4][14] - The China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism has emerged as a leading model for regional collaboration, reflecting strong endogenous momentum in trade cooperation [4][18] Trade Dynamics - In 2025, China's exports to the five Central Asian countries are projected to be $71.2 billion, a growth of 11%, with strong demand for electromechanical and high-tech products [6] - Imports from Central Asia are expected to reach $35.1 billion, a 14% increase, primarily consisting of energy and mineral commodities, with a growing variety of non-resource products [6][18] - The trade relationship is characterized by mutual support in supply chains, fulfilling each other's developmental needs and driving regional economic growth [6][18] Cooperation Framework - The China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism has established a comprehensive and multi-level cooperation framework, with 14 ministerial cooperation platforms actively operating [8][18] - New growth areas for cooperation include green industries, digital economy, artificial intelligence, and aerospace [8][18] - The mechanism's effectiveness is highlighted by the launch of the China-Central Asia Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform, aimed at enhancing market demand alignment [16][18] Future Prospects - The years 2025 to 2026 are designated as the "High-Quality Development Year for China-Central Asia Cooperation," focusing on expanding and deepening economic and trade cooperation [10] - There is an emphasis on fostering new business models and expanding cooperation in emerging fields such as e-commerce and renewable energy [10] - The China-Central Asia spirit emphasizes mutual respect, trust, and benefit, positioning China as a reliable partner for Central Asian countries [20]