By Ilzat Kasimov
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 10. There was a
healthy 23 percent increase in trade volume between Uzbekistan and
China from January through July 2025, reaching $8.78 billion,
Trend reports.
This was underscored on the sidelines of the 25th China
International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen,
where the “Invest in Uzbekistan” business forum took place,
gathering over 200 representatives of Chinese government
institutions and leading companies.
The opening ceremony was attended by Ilzat Kasimov, Deputy
Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, and
Wang Jinfu, Deputy Governor of Fujian Province.
Currently, more than 4,200 enterprises with Chinese capital are
operating successfully in Uzbekistan, of which over 800 were
established only in 2025. This dynamic illustrates the rapidly
growing confidence of Chinese investors in the Uzbek economy.
During the forum, participants were presented with Uzbekistan’s
investment climate, key macroeconomic indicators, favorable
business conditions, and new priority sectors for cooperation.
Special attention was given to projects such as the construction of
“New Tashkent,” the comprehensive development of the Tashkent
region, as well as opportunities in the leather and footwear
industry and the tourism sector.
The event wrapped up with B2B and G2B meetings, allowing for a
heart-to-heart on bright ideas and potential partnerships down the
The “Invest in Uzbekistan” forum once again confirmed
Uzbekistan’s position as a reliable partner and one of the most
attractive investment destinations in Central Asia, strengthening
the foundation for long-term Uzbek-Chinese cooperation.
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