China-Central Asia Weekly News: New Seaport Development, BYD Battery Localization in Uzbekistan, and Healthcare Cooperation

A view of the KTZE-Khorgos Gateway Dry port, a logistics hub on the Kazakh side of the Kazakhstan-Chinese border, on April 15, 2019. (Photo by Abduaziz MADYAROV / AFP)

This is a free preview of the upcoming Critical Minerals Weekly Digest, part of the new CGSP Intelligence service launching in 2026.

Chinese engagement with Central Asia is advancing through a combination of transport infrastructure development, automotive industry expansion, and medical cooperation programs. This week’s developments demonstrate how Chinese companies and institutions are addressing regional connectivity challenges, supporting industrial capacity building, and providing specialized healthcare services that complement broader economic partnerships.

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