China is rapidly expanding its land-based export routes through Central Asia, including new railway lines, to diversify trade channels and mitigate risks from escalating geopolitical tensions affecting maritime hubs. This strategy has significantly boosted trade with Central Asian nations.
Central Asia's five nations, initially overlooked recipients of Chinese investment, are now gaining economic and geopolitical traction due to BRI and global shifts. Once poor Soviet-era states, they are becoming more prosperous and strategically significant.
Japan, in cooperation with the World Bank, is accelerating its energy security and supply chain project, posing a challenge to the US's economic and strategic influence in Asia.
Hong Kong leader invites Uzbek PM to speak at Belt and Road Summit, offers platform for Uzbek enterprises to expand
A training program in Hainan, China, focused on disaster response and risk governance for "Belt and Road" countries. Officials and technicians from 8 nations studied China's experience in defending against Typhoon Mujigae and the 'Mazu' (MAZU) early warning system, a solution integrating AI for meteorological risks.
The 2026 "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation and Development Conference in Chengdu showcased 8 key projects totaling over 17 billion yuan. The event facilitated matching overseas Chinese enterprises with Sichuan's opportunities, focusing on advanced sectors and fostering international trade and talent exchange.
Representatives of overseas Chinese gathered in Wushan, Chongqing, for the "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation Development Conference's Three Gorges ecological inspection tour. They explored Wushan's natural beauty and development potential, engaging in discussions to foster cooperation in tourism, trade, and investment.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee led a delegation to Kazakhstan, witnessing partnership agreements between Hong Kong universities and Nazarbayev University. The move aims to deepen academic collaboration and strengthen ties, building on the Belt and Road Initiative.
Pan Qiao, Chairman of Sino-Thai Jiye Investment Group, emphasizes the crucial role of young overseas Chinese merchants in fostering cultural exchange and economic cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative. He highlights their unique advantages in navigating global markets and promoting mutual understanding and win-win development.
China and Kazakhstan have launched a joint grain-trading platform to reduce reliance on global supply chains and maritime chokepoints. The deal, focusing on soybeans and oilseeds, aims to bolster China's food security amid global uncertainties.
The Belt and Road Overseas Chinese Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Exchange Event and the 4th New Overseas Chinese Innovation and Entrepreneurship City Alliance (Chengdu) Development Conference were held in Chengdu, attracting overseas Chinese youth leaders and entrepreneurs from over 50 countries to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and international cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative.
The 2026 "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation and Development Conference opened in Chengdu on June 2, with nearly 700 guests from 120 countries and regions attending. The conference aims to gather the strength of overseas Chinese to write a new chapter for the Silk Road.
At the 2026 "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation Development Conference in Chengdu, Chongqing showcased its advantages and industrial strength, inviting global overseas Chinese to explore cooperation in tourism, new energy, and other fields. Speakers highlighted Chongqing's business environment and the role of overseas Chinese in fostering economic and cultural integration.
Chongqing presented its "City Scroll" at the 2026 "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation and Development Conference in Chengdu, inviting overseas Chinese to explore its beauty, culture, industry, and openness. The city highlighted its unique geography, logistics network, rich history, strong industrial base, and favorable business environment.
Huang Zaisheng, Honorary President of the Tanzania Chinese Chamber of Commerce, stated that overseas Chinese are crucial bridges for the Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging their understanding of both Chinese and local markets to facilitate economic and infrastructure connections. He highlighted the role of the China-Tanzania Industrial Park in supporting Chinese enterprises expanding into Africa.
Hong Kong tycoon Yu Guochun stated that overseas Chinese are evolving from traditional 'bridge builders' to 'co-builders' of the Belt and Road Initiative, acting as connectors for economic and trade cooperation and facilitators of cultural exchange. He emphasized their unique advantage in bridging China and the world, aiding Chinese brands in localization and cultural dissemination through 'small yet beautiful' livelihood projects.
Huang Yinhua, Chairman of the Indonesian Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, stated that overseas Chinese are indispensable natural bridges for the Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging their cultural, legal, and market understanding to foster trust and facilitate project implementation. He highlighted opportunities in infrastructure, digital economy, green energy, and cross-border e-commerce, particularly noting the potential in the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), reauthorized by Congress in December, expands its $205 billion portfolio to support private-led projects globally, contrasting with China's state-led approach.
China and Serbia signed over 20 deals covering politics, trade, tech, education, cultural exchanges, and AI. Presidents Xi Jinping and Aleksandar Vucic pledged to strengthen their "ironclad friendship" and cooperation in international affairs.
Gulf nations Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE convinced Trump to delay a planned attack on Iran, opting for diplomacy. Meanwhile, US probes corruption in Ukraine and Russia-China deepen ties.
Yinchuan, Ningxia's core area for an inland open economic pilot zone, has significantly boosted its opening-up efforts over the past five years by integrating into the Belt and Road Initiative. The city has hosted major events, expanded logistics networks to 35 countries, and seen cross-border e-commerce transactions exceed 12 billion yuan.
Kazakhstan aims to deepen financial services cooperation with Hong Kong, viewing it as a hub for renminbi capital access via bond issuances. The Central Asian country also seeks institutional and technological integration in areas like digital finance and AI.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will lead a large delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in early June to explore business opportunities, focusing on sectors like finance, trade, and technology.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will lead a large delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in early June to explore business opportunities. The trip aims to foster collaboration in finance, trade, infrastructure, tourism, and green development.
