Leaders from China and five Central Asian nations convene in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the Second China–Central Asia Summit (June 16–18, 2025).
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China-Kyrgyzstan relations have reached their strongest point in history. He made the remarks during a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on the sidelines of the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon met with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 2nd Central Asia–China Summit in Astana. President Rahmon noted that Tajikistan places great importance on its "comprehensive strategic partnership" with China.
China has expanded its nuclear arsenal at the fastest rate of any nation, reaching an estimated 600 warheads by early 2025, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Another group of the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Russia has been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan. During the night, a new group of orchestra members crossed into Azerbaijan through the Astara border checkpoint as part of the ongoing evacuation process.
The second China-Central Asia Summit commenced today (16 June) in Kazakhstan’s capital, marking a pivotal moment in deepening political and economic ties between China and the five Central Asian states: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan and the European Union are bolstering their economic partnership, with a recent high-level meeting paving the way for expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and sustainable development.
Kazakh Tourism National Company has introduced a draft concept to transform the historic Baikonur cosmodrome into a future-focused destination for scientific and industrial tourism. The plan aims to attract visitors year-round, beyond just the times of rocket launches.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized growing Turkic unity and Kazakhstan’s commitment to integration during a meeting with TurkPA parliamentary speakers in Astana.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during a press briefing with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico that Kazakhstan is prepared to export oil, gas, uranium, food, and other goods to Slovakia.
Turkmenistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.3% in January–May 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, who presented macroeconomic data to the Cabinet of Ministers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Kazakhstan next week to attend a key Central Asia-China summit, the Kazakh presidency announced on Wednesday.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to invest another €1.1 billion in Uzbekistan this year, reinforcing its commitment to private sector growth and key infrastructure reforms.
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are stepping up efforts to expand cooperation across key sectors, with leaders from both countries meeting on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
China’s deepening deflation is reshaping consumer habits and forcing dramatic price cuts, with luxury goods now selling for as little as $30, and second-hand markets booming as economic pressures weigh on household spending.
China announced on Tuesday it would extend its investigation into European Union pork imports by six months, just days before a final decision was expected. The move comes as Beijing and Brussels edge closer to resolving a dispute over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).
Kazakhstan ranks 114th out of 139 countries in the 2025 Global Cost of Living Index, with living costs 73.4% lower than New York City, the index baseline (100%).
As the global race for dominance in autonomous vehicles accelerates, China’s auto and tech industries are fast emerging as a serious threat to Tesla’s leadership in self-driving technology.
Kazakhstan's FM visited Iran, meeting his counterpart to forge deeper ties. Discussions focused on boosting trade, developing the Caspian region, and enhancing overall cooperation, aiming for a new era of partnership.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, Beijing’s chief trade negotiator, is set to arrive in London on Sunday for a six-day visit, ahead of the inaugural meeting of the China-US Economic and Trade Consultative Mechanism scheduled for Monday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced.
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