After summit, six nations veer toward enhanced long-term collaboration

The decisions reached during the China-Central Asia Summit, which concluded in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on May 19, will foster enhanced collaboration between China and the five Central Asian nations in the coming years.

Despite the obstacles presented by protectionism and geoeconomic fragmentation, the summit set up a strong basis for long-term cooperation in many areas, such as infrastructure, trade, regional connectivity, green growth and cultural exchanges.

China said it will align its development goals and plans with those of the Central Asian countries and work together for modernization and shared prosperity.