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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
From November 5 to 10, Shanghai is hosting the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), one of the world's largest events showcasing China's commitment to high-quality openness and mutually beneficial cooperation. Central Asian countries are actively participating in the exhibition, showcasing their best products and seeking to exploit new opportunities in the dynamically developing Chinese market.
Kyrgyzstan presented its own national exposition for the first time, seeking to conclude new agreements and attract Chinese investment.
According to Dzhumaliev, Deputy Director of the Kyrgyz Export Center, the country's stand has been significantly expanded compared to previous years. The joint exhibit brought together 15 companies from various industries—from dried fruit producers and soft and alcoholic beverage producers to those producing national clothing, baked goods, and soap.
According to Djumaliev, participation in the CIIE creates unique opportunities for Kyrgyz businesses. He expressed hope for signing export contracts, establishing new partnerships, and attracting investment from China. He also noted that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway as part of the Belt and Road Initiative is of particular importance, as it will enable Kyrgyzstan to become an important transit hub in Central Asia.
The country's representative expressed gratitude to the Chinese government and the exhibition organizers for their support and the provision of free booths. "This opens up great opportunities for us, especially given the exhibition's import focus. This is an important opportunity for us to export Kyrgyz products to China," he noted.
More than 50 Uzbek companies are participating in CIIE-2025
Uzbekistan has been participating in the exhibition since 2018 and is strengthening its presence there each year.
Azamat Rakhmonov, Head of the Department for Cooperation with China at the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade, noted that participation in the CIIE is yielding tangible results: "We are already seeing the effectiveness of this platform in attracting partners from China," he emphasized. He noted that both the number of participants and visitors is growing every year. International companies actively use the Expo to expand partnerships and enter new markets.
According to Rakhmonov, this year's exhibition features more than 50 Uzbek companies displaying over 150 types of products. He emphasized that, given China's growing openness, the country is Uzbekistan's largest trading partner. "Thanks to our participation in the EXPO, Uzbek companies are finding more and more partners interested in our products. We see that Uzbek goods are becoming recognizable in the Chinese market," Rakhmonov noted.
A representative of Kazakhstan highly appreciates the importance of the exhibition
Kazakhstan has been participating in the CIIE since 2018, and for eight years now, it has consistently showcased its products at this prestigious international venue. This year, the country brought together a record number of participants—over 100 companies—and showcased Kazakh products across four exhibition venues.
As noted by Ainur Sultanalievna Amirbekova, PhD, Deputy General Director of QazTrade, the single operator for export development under the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the exhibition presents "Kazakhstan's agro-industrial showcase"—products that reflect the purity of nature, concern for health, and a commitment to innovation.
According to her, the CIIE promotes the balanced development of China's foreign trade within the framework of a "new model of an open economy," which emphasizes not only exports but also stimulating imports and domestic demand. This makes the exhibition an important tool for modernizing consumption patterns and stimulating innovative growth.
She also added that the CIIE is particularly important for emerging economies, providing them with a platform to build trust and identify new growth opportunities. CIIE 2025 is not just the largest import expo, but also a platform that reflects China's commitment to openness, innovation, and win-win development. The expo showcases products, builds trust, creates new growth opportunities for the global economy, and supports global connectivity in a changing world.
Author: Tao Lijiao
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