BEIJING, June 20. /Dunyo IA/. The Chinese English-language newspaper “Global Times” published an article dedicated to the 5^th Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026 (TIIF-2026), reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The publication notes that the forum, held under the theme “Investment Resilience: New Horizons, New Partnerships,” became the largest event, gathering more than 10,000 delegates and participants from over 100 countries.

In his speech at the opening ceremony, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined priority directions aimed at strengthening legal guarantees for investors, opening high-tech sectors, and consolidating Uzbekistan’s status as a leading investment hub in Central Asia.

The newspaper cites the head of state as saying that investment acts as a catalyst for technological development, knowledge, job creation, and sustainable growth in a rapidly changing world.

The article also highlights that within the framework of the investment dialogue between Uzbekistan, China, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries, China is identified as Uzbekistan’s largest trade, investment, and technology partner.

It is reported that more than 5,600 joint ventures with Chinese capital operate in Uzbekistan, and nine joint industrial zones serve as effective platforms for production and export growth.

The Global Times emphasized that holding the forum in Tashkent enabled representatives of governments and international business to discuss key issues of investment cooperation.