BEIJING, November 2. /Dunyo IA/. An official presentation of the Chinese-language edition of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s book, Uzbekistan on the Path to Sustainable Development and Prosperity, was held in Beijing, reports a Dunyo IA correspondent.

The event brought together heads of ministries and government agencies, representatives of China’s socio-political, academic, research, expert, and business communities, leading Chinese media outlets, and members of the diplomatic corps.

Published by the prestigious Chinese publishing house Renmin, the book comprises eight chapters and covers such topics as “Uzbekistan amid Large-Scale Reforms,” “Uzbekistan and the United Nations,” “Uzbekistan and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization,” and “Central Asia as a Priority Area of Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy,” among others.

The publication features speeches and reports by the President of Uzbekistan on the large-scale reforms being implemented as part of the effort to build a New Uzbekistan, as well as on domestic and foreign policy. It also includes interviews and articles by the head of state published in international media.

During the presentation, it was emphasized that the book would serve as an important source of information for Chinese and international audiences about the sweeping historical reforms being carried out under the leadership of the President of Uzbekistan, the country's national development agenda, and the key priorities of its domestic and foreign policy.

Liu Haixing, Head of the International Relations Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, described the publication of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s book in China as a significant event marking the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

As the two countries prepare to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on January 2, 2027, Beijing stands ready to continue supporting Uzbekistan’s path of independent development and large-scale modernization. China views the building of a new country as an important process that creates opportunities to strengthen political trust and expand mutually beneficial cooperation, he emphasized.

In his remarks, Hong Dayong, Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, described the publication as a major milestone in the development of Uzbek-Chinese humanitarian ties. He noted that under the leadership of the two countries’ presidents, bilateral relations continue to reach new heights, while cultural and intellectual exchanges add particular depth to this process.

Particular attention was drawn to the depth of President of Uzbekistan’s ideas on public administration and the effectiveness of their practical implementation. The book explores the distinct features of Uzbekistan’s development model, shaped by its national conditions, and reflects the firm political commitment to implementing the “Uzbekistan – 2030” Strategy. For Chinese experts, representatives of public organizations, and a wider readership, the publication offers a valuable source of insight into Uzbekistan’s contemporary development.

Fu Xiaoqiang, President of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations: “We are very pleased that the book by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been published in China. It outlines the strategic vision behind the reforms in New Uzbekistan, the country’s modern development goals, domestic transformations, and foreign policy. For Chinese readers, this publication is of significant practical value in gaining a deeper understanding of Uzbekistan’s modernization process.”

Piao Yangfan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization: “The book by the head of state is an important source for gaining a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the substance and significance of the large-scale transformations shaping the image of New Uzbekistan.”

She highly praised Uzbekistan’s historic achievements under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in strengthening the rule of law, protecting human rights, and improving living standards. She also emphasized that the consistent implementation of reforms is enhancing the country’s international standing and economic attractiveness, while its achievements are drawing the attention of the global community.

In her view, the book will resonate widely in China and other countries within the SCO family, deepen understanding of the transformations taking place in Uzbekistan, and provide additional momentum to cooperation. The approaches outlined in the publication are in line with the principles of mutual trust, equality, respect for cultural diversity, and shared development underpinning cooperation within the SCO.

Pan Dapeng, Deputy Director of the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences: “President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s book consistently presents the key stages in the development of New Uzbekistan and makes it possible to examine the country’s domestic and foreign policy strategies as an integrated whole. It provides an extensive account of the substance of the comprehensive reforms underway in the country and the key principles guiding the contemporary national development of New Uzbekistan.”