Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18, a Chinese foreign ministry …

On-site Vlog | China & Central Asia: A Ripening Partnership Yielding Fruitful Gains

Two years ago in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the leaders of China and five Central Asian countries planted six pomegranate trees -- a symbol of unity, just like the seeds inside one fruit. Now, those trees have grown tall, with …

Central Asia Responds to Escalation Between Israel and Iran

Following extensive Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory, defined by the Israeli military as a “preventive action” targeting Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure, Central Asian governments have begun responding to the escalating conflict by reinforcing …

Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on June 16-18

Graphics: Key stats of central Asia's five nations

The China–Central Asia Summit is the highest-level cooperation platform under the China–Central Asia cooperation mechanism and is held biennially. The first China–Central Asia Summit was held in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on May 18 …

China, Central Asian countries seek closer ties at second summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18 at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The upcoming summit would present a …

Israel’s attack on Iran pushes West Asia past a new threshold

It began before dawn, in the stillness of sleep. A boom, then a shockwave, rattling windows and shaking the earth beneath the feet of Tehran’s 9 million residents. It wasn’t an earthquake, though it might create a political and military faultline that …

Asia Week Ahead: Central Bank Meetings In Japan, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, And Philippines

Image Source: Unsplash Japan: BoJ meeting and key activity and inflation data   The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its policy rate at 0.5%. The real focus will be on the interim review of the size of Japanese government bond purchase operations. Despite …

We took Southeast Asia's most luxurious sleeper train – here is what it's like

It’s gala night aboard Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express. Guests are gathered in the gilded piano bar car dressed in their best slinky gowns, pressed suits, and a fur coat or two. We’re here for one final night of entertainment. Bathed in the warm …

Global gender gap narrows, but Asia faces persistent challenges in achieving parity

The global gender gap has narrowed to 68.8%, marking the most significant annual progress since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, full parity remains a distant 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap …