China Accelerates Its Economic Push Across Central Asia
Bilateral trade reached $7.7 billion in the first half of 2026, while Chinese joint ventures in Uzbekistan climbed to 6,060, officials said.
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China Accelerates Its Economic Push Across Central Asia
Uzbekistan, one of Central Asia’s economic drivers, is experiencing a significant expansion of Chinese economic influence. Bilateral trade during the first half of 2026 grew to $7.7 billion, according to official Uzbek government data, making China by far Uzbekistan’s largest trade partner. Beijing’s official statistics, meanwhile, put the number even higher – at $8.9 billion. Russia, Uzbekistan’s erstwhile overlord, lags far behind with bilate…
Central Asia’s Critical Minerals Rush: Between the US and China – by Arjun Singh (National Interest – August 4, 2026)
https://nationalinterest.org/ China is likely to hold a medium-term advantage over the United States in leveraging Central Asia’s mineral wealth. In June, Central Asia hosted the world’s largest critical-minerals conference. The Astana Minerals and Mining Conference was held from June 11–12 in Kazakhstan’s capital. Delegates from mining companies and many foreign governments convened to buy and ...
Uzbekistan’s expanding economy: Unlocking opportunities across hotels, real estate, and agriculture - Times Kuwait
Uzbekistan is rapidly reshaping its image in the eyes of international investors. Once regarded as a relatively closed economy, the country has, over the past several years, pursued an ambitious agenda of market liberalization, private sector development, foreign investment promotion, and deeper integration into regional and global markets. In 2025, Uzbekistan’s GDP expanded by 7.7 percent, surpassing US $145 billion. According to Invest Uzbekis…
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