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Borneo Post
28-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Central Asian youth flock to Xi'an to pursue entrepreneurial dreams
Matmusaev Doniyor (R) shares entrepreneurial experiences with Shavkat Nurmukhammad from Uzbekistan in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Zhenghao) XI'AN (June 28): When Sahedov Begench, a young entrepreneur from Turkmenistan based in the ancient Chinese city of Xi'an, checked in with his business partner Wang Yi in Almaty, Kazakhstan, over a video call, Wang reassured him that 'everything is going smoothly,' noting that despite not speaking English or Russian, many people in Kazakhstan can communicate in Chinese. Wang and Begench co-founded a cultural exchange company in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Thanks to initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Central Asia Summit, trade and cultural exchanges between China, the five Central Asian countries and Russia have become increasingly active. Since its registration in September 2023, the company has experienced steady growth. 'After the successful China-Central Asia Summit in May 2023, we've noticed a stronger willingness among students from Central Asia to study in China, as coming here means more opportunities and better job prospects. Even more noticeably, an increasing number of middle and high school students from Central Asia are choosing to study in China,' said Yagshy Ayjanov, the company's business director and a young Turkmen entrepreneur. 'In 2024 alone, we provided study abroad services for over 800 individuals, the majority of whom are from the five Central Asian countries.' In recent years, the steady operation of the China-Europe Railway Express (Xi'an) and the development of the Air Silk Road have significantly enhanced and expanded exchanges between Shaanxi Province and Central Asian countries. With the gradual rollout of mutual visa exemption agreements between China and Central Asian countries, personnel exchanges have become increasingly convenient. 'Currently, we have partnerships with over 100 universities across China. Our business now covers the five Central Asian countries, as well as Russia, Belarus, Zambia, the Philippines and other nations,' Begench said. China has become one of the main destinations for students from Central Asia. As the eastern starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an is home to many universities and abundant educational resources, making it a popular city for Central Asian students to study in China. In recent years, many young people from Central Asia, like Begench, who came to China for their studies, have chosen to stay in Xi'an after graduation and start their own businesses. This file photo taken on May 10, 2023 shows Matmusaev Doniyor visiting the fortification in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua) At the Qinchuangyuan Technology Market in Shaanxi's Xixian New Area, a foreign youth entrepreneurship exchange event was held recently. Musarova Amina, from Kyrgyzstan, told reporters that she registered a consulting company in Xi'an at the end of last year. 'We've already signed our first order. In June this year, a Chinese company looking to expand its business was planning a visit to Kyrgyzstan for research. We provided them with a full range of services, from consulting to translation,' Amina said. 'Since May 2023, we have implemented a pilot program for foreign talent entrepreneurship, and so far, we have introduced 18 foreign entrepreneurship projects, most of which are from the five Central Asian countries,' said Han Ping, deputy director of the technology innovation and new economy bureau of Xixian New Area. 'These entrepreneurs have a strong desire to live and work in China, and they often invite Central Asian businesspeople to Xi'an to seek cooperation opportunities. The exchanges between China and the five Central Asian countries are indeed becoming more frequent,' Han added. Matmusaev Doniyor from Uzbekistan is among these entrepreneurs. After graduating from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2023, he established a trading company in Xi'an that exports Chinese products to Central Asia and Russia. 'We sell Chinese construction equipment in Uzbekistan, where some brands like SANY are performing very well. In Kazakhstan, we mainly sell auto parts, and Chinese electric vehicles are very popular there. In Russia, we mainly supply electronic products,' he said. Over the past two years, Doniyor's business has expanded across Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shandong provinces. 'The direct flights between Xi'an and Uzbekistan have significantly shortened logistics time. Some of our electronic products arrive in just three hours via air, and we can clear customs the same day,' Doniyor said. 'For large equipment, we use land transport or the China-Europe Railway Express. The train service is also convenient and affordable.' According to statistics from the Shaanxi provincial department of commerce, trade between Shaanxi and the five Central Asian countries has been increasing annually. In 2024, the trade volume reached 8.575 billion yuan (about 1.2 billion U.S. dollars), a 48.1 percent increase compared to the previous year. Riding this momentum, Doniyor has expanded his trade portfolio to include Chinese ice cream. To build trust with his buyers, he accompanied Azizbek from Uzbekistan on a visit to a Chinese ice cream factory in early April. Azizbek enthusiastically remarked, 'Chinese ice cream is really sweet!' 'Sticking to just one industry might limit opportunities, but ice cream is a new project. We started selling it in March, with suppliers customizing the styles and flavors specifically for Uzbekistan. Since April, we've shipped seven truckloads, and the product is very popular,' Doniyor said. Currently, Doniyor's company has surpassed 2 million U.S. dollars in total trade volume with Central Asia and Russia. 'My dream is to do global business. We're planning to expand our trade range and forge cooperation with the Middle East, Europe and the United States because Chinese products not only have a price advantage, but their quality is also improving, and they are being accepted by more and more countries. This presents a great business opportunity,' Doniyor said. -Xinhua China education entrepreneur job opportunities Turkmenistan
Cision Canada
25-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
From Vision to Action: CIIE Empowers Global Development Through Inclusive Cooperation
At the event, representatives from dōTERRA, and Warmpaca shared how the CIIE has opened doors for them in the Chinese market. Since 2018, dōTERRA has partnered with Guizhou through the CIIE, using innovation to boost the value of traditional Chinese plants and raise local farmers' incomes. Warmpaca made its breakthrough at the inaugural CIIE. By partnering with over 1,000 families to produce handmade alpaca wool goods, it has successfully expanded into both the Chinese and global markets — creating jobs and empowering local communities along the way. As the expo approaches, preparations have entered a new and dynamic phase. On May 22, a dedicated matchmaking event was held in Chongqing, bringing together nearly 40 exhibitors and over 110 local buyers. The event laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation in the lead-up to the CIIE. To date, an exhibition area of over 280,000 square meters has been booked for this year's CIIE. This year, the exhibition layout has been further optimized to spotlight innovation, advanced technologies, and cutting-edge services. Building on this momentum, the upcoming China-Central Asia Summit will boost exchanges and cooperation. As regular participants in the CIIE, Central Asian countries have continued to strengthen ties with China through this key platform. For instance, at the seventh CIIE, Kazakh businesses took part in an unprecedented scale, presenting a broader range of high-quality products to the Chinese market. The upcoming eighth CIIE is set to attract a broader spectrum of exhibitors, professional buyers and visitors across sectors. Meanwhile, the HQF will serve as a key venue for dialogue on open economies and inclusive globalization. For more information, visit CIIE official website: Contact: Ms. Cui Yan Tel.: 0086-21-968888 Email: [email protected]
The Star
21-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
China's influence is growing in Central Asia. What does that mean for Russia?
At a high-level summit this week, China and its Central Asian partners voiced their shared security concerns and showed a united front amid a turbulent global landscape. The close ties between Beijing and the five Central Asian countries – whose leaders met at the China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday – have sparked questions about whether Russia's regional dominance is waning as it remains preoccupied with the Ukraine war.
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
China is winning over Central Asia – but its growing influence could fuel a backlash
Chinese President Xi Jinping and five Central Asian leaders signed a treaty of 'permanent good neighbourliness' and friendly cooperation at this week's China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. PHOTO: EPA-EFE – While some Western countries have viewed Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) as threats to their domestic industries and put up tariffs on these Chinese exports, Central Asia has welcomed them. Brands from Zeekr and Chery ply the streets of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, where all taxis must be electric by September 2025. Kazakhstan saw a 36-fold rise in the sale of Chinese EVs in 2024, from 2023. BYD's first plant in Central Asia, in Uzbekistan, began production in January 2024. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
China Goes on Diplomatic Offensive as Israel-Iran War Distracts America
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. As Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Central Asian countries to deepen cooperation under China's "Belt and Road" infrastructure initiative—marking the latest step in what analysts call Beijing's diplomatic offensive—and highlighted in a recent podcast by the China-Global South Project (CGSP). Newsweek reached out to the Chinese embassy via email with a request for comment. Why It Matters China's global influence continues to expand, particularly in the developing world—often at the expense of the United States. This trend has accelerated under U.S. President Donald Trump's second administration, which has withdrawn from a range of traditional U.S. leadership initiatives and soft power programs, including the World Health Organization, USAID and PEPFAR. What To Know The summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, saw Xi announce a dozen cooperation agreements spanning green mining, trade, connectivity, personnel exchanges and customs, according to Chinese state media. The previous week, China secured $11.4 billion in deals during the fourth China-Africa trade expo, hosted by the foreign minister in Changsha, Hunan Province. The two powers are "going in very divergent directions," said Eric Olander, editor-in-chief of CGSP. The podcast discussion turned to China's vocal support for Iran, as Xi spoke out Tuesday to rebuke Israel for sparking the conflict with its surprise attack last week. Uzbekistani President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 17. Uzbekistani President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 17. Uzbekistan's Presidential Press Service via AP "This conflict—China came out very quickly and did not pretend to try and be a neutral arbiter, did not pretend to be kind of nonpartisan at all," Olander said. "They came out very quickly, backed Iran in this, framed the Israelis as the aggressor, and then also positioned the United States as manipulating all of this, which is par for the course in a lot of these types of incidents." CGSP Managing Editor Cobus van Staden added, "So not only in the diplomatic realm where China is coming out so strongly in favor of Iran, but also there are very steep economic consequences for the Chinese." Iran received diplomatic support from China—a longtime strategic partner and major export market—during previous, smaller exchanges of missile fire with Israel in April and October last year. The latest crisis began Friday with Israel's surprise strikes on a range of Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities, missile batteries, senior military leaders and nuclear scientists. Iran responded with retaliatory missile and drone attacks. What's Next The U.S. response remains uncertain. Trump has signaled that the U.S. will be involved in Israel's bombing raids against Iran in some capacity, demanding Tehran's "unconditional surrender" in a Truth Social post earlier this week. It remains to be seen whether Washington will order direct military action or limit its role to support.
