The 2nd China–Central Asia Summit marked a milestone in regional diplomacy, with President Xi Jinping introducing the “China–Central Asia Spirit” of mutual respect, trust, benefit, and assistance. Other key outcomes include the signing of the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation; the delivery of over 110 initiatives. Cooperation will focus on six priority areas: trade, connectivity, green minerals, agriculture, investment, and people-to-people ties — with expansion into AI and satellite navigation. What do these developments mean for the region and beyond?

Host Ge Anna is joined by Zoon Ahmed Khan, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization; Dr. Wang Jin, Associate Professor at Northwest University in Xi'an, China; Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.