A center of China's Jiangsu province for Central Asia has opened in Astana. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to the Ministry of Trade and Integration, the grand opening ceremony took place during a trade and economic cooperation forum. The opening of the center marks a new stage of mutually beneficial partnership between Kazakhstan and China.
Trade Minister Arman Shakkaliev stated that the opening of the Jiangsu center in Astana is a logical continuation of mutually beneficial partnership and an effective tool for forming new production chains. This step is expected to strengthen trade and economic ties and develop investment cooperation between the two countries.
Jiangsu province is one of China's largest industrial regions. The opening of its center in Kazakhstan indicates that bilateral relations have reached a new level. One of the main tasks of the center is to implement joint projects with Kazakh enterprises and develop regional cooperation.
During the forum, the parties discussed prospects for trade and economic cooperation and investment projects. The opening of the center is expected to increase trade turnover between Kazakhstan and China and create new jobs.
Trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China has been actively developing in recent years. Bilateral trade turnover exceeded $30 billion in 2025. The opening of the Jiangsu center will allow for further growth of this indicator.
The opening ceremony was attended by official representatives of Kazakhstan and China, as well as business community representatives. A number of bilateral documents were signed during the event.
Jiangsu province is a major industrial and economic center in eastern China. The province's GDP reached $1.5 trillion in 2025. Jiangsu is considered one of the world's largest manufacturing regions.
The opening of the Jiangsu center in Kazakhstan marks a new stage of strategic partnership between the two countries. This step will enhance Kazakhstan's investment attractiveness and deepen economic cooperation.
The center's work will involve attracting Chinese technologies and investments to Kazakh enterprises, creating joint ventures, and developing industrial cooperation.
Another important area of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China is projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. The Jiangsu center is expected to contribute to the implementation of this initiative as well.
The opening of the center will also promote cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries. Plans include holding various exhibitions, seminars, and business forums at the center.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Trade and Integration has expressed readiness to create all necessary conditions to coordinate the work of the Jiangsu center and enhance its efficiency.
This step will strengthen Kazakhstan's role as a regional trade and economic center and enable active participation in integration processes in Central Asia.