BEIJING, August 27. /Dunyo IA/. An article entitled “From Transport Corridors to Production Ecosystems: A New Horizon for China–Uzbekistan Cooperation” has been published in the leading Chinese publication “Diplomat”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Article notes that the 35^th Anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan in 2026 provides an opportunity to assess the country’s priorities and their significance for international partners.

Over the past three and a half decades, Uzbekistan has strengthened its sovereignty, modernised its institutions, and expanded its global engagement. The publication writes that the next phase of growth should focus on increasing productivity, developing technology, building a skilled workforce and achieving deeper integration into regional and global value chains.

China is a key partner in Uzbekistan’s transformation. Their wide-ranging strategic partnership is built on political trust, expanding economic ties and a shared commitment to a stable and flourishing Central Asia.

“The updated “Uzbekistan–2030” Strategy provides a framework for bilateral projects in industry, investment, exports, digitalisation, human capital, green energy, water management, transport and regional cooperation”, the article says.

A key element of this strategy is industrial modernisation. Uzbekistan plans to process more natural resources domestically, manufacture higher-value products and increase its participation in international production networks. Industrial value added is projected to reach $60 billion by 2030.

Article emphasiszes that, for China, the “Uzbekistan–2030” Strategy identifies priority sectors, creates a basis for systematic industrial and technological cooperation and supports stability, connectivity and sustainable development across Central Asia.

As Uzbekistan marks the 35^th Anniversary of its Independence, its partnership with China is entering a more mature and strategically important stage. Therefore, the effectiveness of this developing relationship should be assessed not solely by increases in trade volumes or the signing of bilateral agreements, but, more importantly, by the extent to which the two countries can generate sustainable shared value, foster human capital development, strengthen scientific collaboration and jointly address complex regional and global challenges. Such an evaluative framework underscores the importance of moving beyond quantitative indicators to assess the qualitative impact of cooperation, ensuring that the partnership delivers meaningful and sustained benefits to both countries.

“On this basis, China and Uzbekistan should prioritize establishing joint innovation centers, expanding vocational training programs and promoting technology transfer through formal policy schemes. Furthermore, the two countries should develop coordinated mechanisms for monitoring project outcomes and facilitate regular dialogue among industrial stakeholders to ensure continued alignment with the “Uzbekistan–2030” Strategy. Implementing these targeted policy measures will strengthen the partnership, leading to sustainable and inclusive development in both countries”, “Diplomat” concludes.