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Yahoo
18 hours ago
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CCTV-4's Special Central Asia Season A Celebration of Regional Exchange and Cooperation
BEIJING, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit, being held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, from June 16 to 18, CCTV-4 has produced a series of special programs celebrating the six countries' close historical ties and their peoples' shared development aspirations. Highlights of the season are the six-part documentary "Home" and the five-episode feature series "Learning to Return", both co-productions by China Media Group's Chinese Language Global Program Center and its broadcasting partners in the five Central Asian countries. "Home" is the first humanistic documentary co-produced and broadcast by the six nations under the framework of China-Central Asia cooperation. In exploring the shared history and contemporary partnerships that draw them together, it presents compelling stories of cross-border collaboration in culture, scientific innovation and connectivity. "Learning to Return" tells the stories of young people from the five Central Asian countries whose dream has been to study in China and develop skills that will help them, when they return home, to contribute to the Belt and Road Initiative. By showcasing examples of cooperation in areas such as sport, culture and education, these special programs offer a multi-dimensional perspective on the efforts to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future rooted in mutual support, shared development, common security and enduring friendship. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CCTV4 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
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18 hours ago
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Global Times: China's steady engagement a reassuring, constructive force in Central Asia, says Turkmen scholar
BEIJING, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18, where he and the leaders of the five Central Asian countries will weave tighter threads of trade, security and connectivity across the Eurasian heartland. In an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Su Yaxuan, Charymuhammet Shallyyev (Shallyyev), a Turkmen scholar and director of the Xinjiang-based Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute, offers insight into the growing partnership between China and Central Asian nations. Shallyyev praises the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and emphasizes that China's steady engagement offers a reassuring and constructive force in Central Asia. GT: How would you assess the advancements in China-Central Asia cooperation following the inaugural summit in Xi'an two years ago? What kinds of opportunities can the China-Central Asia Summit bring to Central Asian countries? Shallyyev: As the director of the CAREC Institute, I have closely followed the progress of China-Central Asia cooperation with great interest and optimism. Since the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit, we have witnessed tangible developments in infrastructure connectivity, trade facilitation, digital innovation and people-to-people exchanges. The cooperation agreements signed at the first summit laid a solid foundation for a more interconnected and resilient Central Asian region. The upcoming second summit in Kazakhstan is particularly significant. It comes at a time when regional economies are striving for diversification, modernization and sustainable development. For countries in Central Asia, including my own, this summit presents valuable opportunities. These include increased investment in transportation corridors, renewable energy projects, industrial parks and education exchanges. Additionally, stronger cooperation with China offers access to advanced technologies, financial resources, as well as a vast consumer market. This summit is expected to elevate our cooperation to a more strategic level. I anticipate that it will lead to more targeted and results-oriented partnerships, especially in emerging areas such as green development, the digital economy and regional supply chain resilience. The institutional frameworks established through these summits also help ensure consistency and continuity in our joint efforts. GT: In a previous interview, you mentioned the broad prospects for cooperation between Xinjiang and Central Asian countries. Which areas of cooperation are you most focused on or optimistic about? In which fields can China provide more support to Central Asian countries? Shallyyev: China and the countries of Central Asia have complementary advantages that offer the possibility of extensive cooperation. I believe that the cooperation between Xinjiang and Central Asian countries offers immense potential across multiple sectors. Located at the crossroads of Asia, Xinjiang serves as a key gateway for trade, culture and people-to-people exchanges between China and Central Asia. The areas I find most promising for cooperation are infrastructure development, trade facilitation and green energy. Xinjiang's strategic location allows it to serve as a critical hub for the BRI, providing Central Asian countries with access to China's vast market and global value chains. Furthermore, transportation networks such as railways, highways and ports can be significantly improved, which will streamline regional trade and reduce logistics costs. Additionally, Xinjiang's solar and wind energy progress is driving clean power cooperation with Central Asia, creating both environmental and economic benefits. GT: At the first China-Central Asia Summit, President Xi stated, "Over the past decade, China and Central Asian countries have worked closely together to fully revive the Silk Road and actively deepen future-oriented cooperation, steering our relations into a new era." Why have China's initiatives gained such widespread recognition and played such a positive role? Shallyyev: China's development initiatives, such as the BRI, have attracted recognition in Central Asia and beyond, as these initiatives are well aligned with the region's development priorities. One of the key reasons behind the widespread recognition of these initiatives is the fact that investments are built upon the principles of mutual benefits and respect for national development goals. China tailors its investment projects to each country's development needs and regional cooperation priorities through dialogue instead of adopting a uniform approach. The alignment of these projects with country priorities and their inclusiveness also enhances national ownership by fostering awareness and shared goals. Similarly, the multidimensional nature of these initiatives extends beyond investments in physical infrastructure, bolstering digital connectivity, promoting people-to-people exchanges and promoting educational cooperation. Such comprehensive engagement helps build trust and reinforces long-term partnerships. GT: In the past few years, uncertainty in the international community has been growing. Under such circumstances, what benefits can stronger China-Central Asia exchanges and cooperation bring to regional development? Is cooperation with China a source of certainty for Central Asian countries? Shallyyev: The world has recently been faced with growing uncertainties caused by recent trade tensions, regional conflicts, and economic and technological disruptions affecting regional development outlooks. Under these conditions, countries need reliable, stable and long-term strategic partners to mitigate the risks of uncertainty. In this context, China serves as a reliable partner to Central Asian countries through its initiatives, such as the BRI, by offering predictable and long-term strategic partnerships. These platforms are not temporary responses to crises - they are built for sustained collaboration across key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, trade and digital development. Moreover, China's diplomatic approach - grounded in mutual respect, peaceful cooperation and long-term partnership - aligns well with the values and aspirations of Central Asian countries. It contributes to a stable and predictable environment where nations can confidently pursue their development agendas. China's steady and consistent engagement is a reassuring and constructive force in the region. GT: The peoples of China and Central Asian countries have enjoyed generations of friendship. In your view, how can mutual understanding between the peoples of China and Central Asian countries be further strengthened? Shallyyev: Enhancing tourism exchange between China and Central Asian countries is one of the ways we can further strengthen mutual understanding between our nations. Tourism is not solely an industry; it is a powerful channel for connecting people, cultures and opportunities. In this regard, China and certain Central Asian countries, such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, have been working to enhance tourism exchange by mutually eliminating visa requirements. I am confident that the remaining countries will also adopt similar measures, providing opportunities for tourists from both sides to delve deeper into cultural exploration and mutual understanding. Last but not least, another important channel for promoting people-to-people ties is student exchange. Educational partnerships, scholarship programs and university collaboration enable young people to experience life in each other's countries, gain cross-cultural understanding and build lasting friendships. These future leaders will carry forward the spirit of cooperation and help shape a shared and harmonious regional future. View original content: SOURCE Global Times Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
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CGTN: Second China-Central Asia Summit eyes a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future
BEIJING , June 14, 2025 /CNW/ -- Following the announcement by China's Foreign Ministry that President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan next week, CGTN published an article that explores the practical cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries. The article also examines how the upcoming summit will contribute to building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18 at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The upcoming summit would present a new opportunity for China and the five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – to deepen strategic trust, enhance practical cooperation and jointly contribute stability and positive momentum to a world fraught with uncertainty, Cui Zheng , director of the Research Center for Russia , Eastern Europe , and Central Asian Countries at Liaoning University, told CGTN. "It will further strengthen the China-Central Asia mechanism, drive more new outcomes in China -Central Asia cooperation and open a new chapter in the building of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future," Cui said. On January 25, 2022 , China and the five Central Asian countries jointly announced building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. During the first China-Central Asia Summit in 2023, Xi outlined a clear road map for building a closer community, anchored in four key principles: mutual assistance, common development, universal security and everlasting friendship. Since then, the momentum generated by the first high-level gathering has translated into tangible progress. All six nations are now looking forward to consolidating these achievements and exploring new pathways for deeper regional cooperation. From strategic consensus to practical cooperation The inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in May 2023 was a landmark event, marking the institutionalization of a multilateral mechanism that prioritizes peace, development and mutual respect. One of the summit's most significant outcomes was the signing of the Xi'an Declaration, where the six countries pledged to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future. Since then, concrete cooperation projects have been launched in various fields, turning the outcomes of the Xi'an Summit into reality. For example, the China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan railway project, long under discussion, has officially entered the construction preparation phase. When completed, it will significantly reduce logistics costs and time, boosting trade efficiency across the region. The railway is expected to connect the Asia-Pacific region with Europe , offering a new solution for trans-Eurasian transportation. The railway serves as a vivid example of China-Central Asia practical cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which continues to yield high-quality and tangible outcomes – from connectivity and capacity cooperation to clean energy and infrastructure. In Kazakhstan , the China - Kazakhstan crude oil and natural gas pipelines and the Shymkent Oil Refinery are operating steadily. In Uzbekistan , the 1,500 MW gas-fired power plant project in the Syrdarya region has been commissioned, and the Olympic City project is progressing smoothly. In Tajikistan , cooperative projects including government buildings, parliament offices and key sections of Phase II of the China - Tajikistan highway are being actively implemented. According to China National Petroleum Corporation, as of March 2025 , the cumulative natural gas trade volume between Turkmenistan and China , flowing through the China-Central Asia Gas Pipeline, reached 430 billion cubic meters – equivalent to China's entire annual gas consumption. According to China's Ministry of Commerce, trade between China and the five Central Asian countries exceeded $94.8 billion in 2024, marking a $5.4 billion increase from 2023. Chinese investment in Central Asia has continued to expand, especially in green energy and agricultural processing sectors. Noting that Central Asia is both the "birthplace" and a key demonstration area for the BRI, Professor Cui emphasized that the new summit will further promote high-quality regional cooperation, with rapid advancements in trade and investment. The upcoming summit will not only be a window to showcase the achievements of multilateral cooperation but also provide a new model for South-South cooperation, he added.
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3 days ago
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CGTN: Second China-Central Asia Summit eyes a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future
BEIJING, June 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the announcement by China's Foreign Ministry that President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan next week, CGTN published an article that explores the practical cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries. The article also examines how the upcoming summit will contribute to building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18 at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The upcoming summit would present a new opportunity for China and the five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – to deepen strategic trust, enhance practical cooperation and jointly contribute stability and positive momentum to a world fraught with uncertainty, Cui Zheng, director of the Research Center for Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asian Countries at Liaoning University, told CGTN. "It will further strengthen the China-Central Asia mechanism, drive more new outcomes in China-Central Asia cooperation and open a new chapter in the building of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future," Cui said. On January 25, 2022, China and the five Central Asian countries jointly announced building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. During the first China-Central Asia Summit in 2023, Xi outlined a clear road map for building a closer community, anchored in four key principles: mutual assistance, common development, universal security and everlasting friendship. Since then, the momentum generated by the first high-level gathering has translated into tangible progress. All six nations are now looking forward to consolidating these achievements and exploring new pathways for deeper regional cooperation. From strategic consensus to practical cooperation The inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in May 2023 was a landmark event, marking the institutionalization of a multilateral mechanism that prioritizes peace, development and mutual respect. One of the summit's most significant outcomes was the signing of the Xi'an Declaration, where the six countries pledged to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future. Since then, concrete cooperation projects have been launched in various fields, turning the outcomes of the Xi'an Summit into reality. For example, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, long under discussion, has officially entered the construction preparation phase. When completed, it will significantly reduce logistics costs and time, boosting trade efficiency across the region. The railway is expected to connect the Asia-Pacific region with Europe, offering a new solution for trans-Eurasian transportation. The railway serves as a vivid example of China-Central Asia practical cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which continues to yield high-quality and tangible outcomes – from connectivity and capacity cooperation to clean energy and infrastructure. In Kazakhstan, the China-Kazakhstan crude oil and natural gas pipelines and the Shymkent Oil Refinery are operating steadily. In Uzbekistan, the 1,500 MW gas-fired power plant project in the Syrdarya region has been commissioned, and the Olympic City project is progressing smoothly. In Tajikistan, cooperative projects including government buildings, parliament offices and key sections of Phase II of the China-Tajikistan highway are being actively implemented. According to China National Petroleum Corporation, as of March 2025, the cumulative natural gas trade volume between Turkmenistan and China, flowing through the China-Central Asia Gas Pipeline, reached 430 billion cubic meters – equivalent to China's entire annual gas consumption. According to China's Ministry of Commerce, trade between China and the five Central Asian countries exceeded $94.8 billion in 2024, marking a $5.4 billion increase from 2023. Chinese investment in Central Asia has continued to expand, especially in green energy and agricultural processing sectors. Noting that Central Asia is both the "birthplace" and a key demonstration area for the BRI, Professor Cui emphasized that the new summit will further promote high-quality regional cooperation, with rapid advancements in trade and investment. The upcoming summit will not only be a window to showcase the achievements of multilateral cooperation but also provide a new model for South-South cooperation, he added. SOURCE CGTN Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
