China's Xinjiang hosts regional forum to boost Central Asia links, trade

Mzia Giorgobiani, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Georgia, speaks during the Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 2, 2025. The Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation opened on Tuesday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, drawing over 300 government officials and representatives from financial institutions, think tanks and the private sector to discuss promoting trade and investment across the region. The two-day forum, themed "Unlocking Connectivity and Investment in Central Asia," brought together Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries. Discussions focused on trade, transport, energy and digital connectivity in the region. (Xinhua/Zhou Shengbin)