Xi Jinping arrives in Kazakhstan for 2nd China-Central Asia Summit

00:27 Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on Monday for the second China-Central Asia Summit. Kazakh Air Force fighter jets took off to escort Xi's plane after it entered the country's airspace. 00:15 Upon arrival at …

Putin’s Spokesman: No concern over closer China–Central Asia ties

"The Kremlin is not concerned that growing ties between China and the Central Asian republics could harm Russia’s interests in the region, " said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, APA’s Moscow bureau reports. "We have no such concerns, and …

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China, Central Asia accelerate tourism cooperation

By Yang Jinsong (People's Daily Overseas Edition) 09:15, June 16, 2025 Kazahk tourists visit the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Western Regions Intl Travel Service Co., Ltd.) …

From Tang Niu figure to global art: An artist's journey through China-Central Asia Summit

At the first China-Central Asia Summit held in Xi'an, Chinese hand fan painting with character Tang Niu made by artist Mr. Er Qiao was favored by many guests.  Two years later, Mr. Er Qiao & Tang Niu together sent their new blessings to the 2nd …

Latecomer advantage: Central Asia's prospects for embracing technology

Editor's note: Ge Lin is a CGTN economic commentator. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 16 for the second China–Central Asia Summit …

President Xi Jinping leaves for second China-Central Asia Summit

A view of the Baiterek Tower in Astana, Kazakhstan. /VCG A view of the Baiterek Tower in Astana, Kazakhstan. /VCG Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Monday for the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana at the invitation of President …

Economic Watch: China-Central Asia freight trains soaring amid closer economic ties

BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The whistle of a freight train echoed through Wujiashan Station in the central Chinese city of Wuhan Saturday. The train loaded with 55 containers including 10 carrying hot melt adhesive -- a construction material in high …

Tourism exchanges boom between China and Central Asia

By Zhao Shan (People's Daily Overseas Edition) 09:19, June 16, 2025 (Screenshot of People's Daily Overseas Edition) Since the first China-Central Asia Summit in 2023, tourism exchanges between China and Central Asia have grown closer, becoming a …

China Is Squeezing Russia Out Of Central Asia

1 Photo: AFP Kazakhstan is helping Beijing in this endeavor. Chinese President Si Jinping's visit to Kazakhstan is intended to strengthen China's influence in Central Asia amid Russia's general weakening. According to Bloomberg. People's …