Xi'an holds China-Central Asia exchange event
Around 300 participants, including academicians and experts from China and the five Central Asian countries; representatives of universities, research institutes, and international organizations, as well as young scientists, attended the 2026 China-Central Asia Sci-Tech and Cultural Exchange Series Event in Xi'an on Oct 15.
During the opening ceremony, academicians and expert representatives delivered keynote speeches on various topics, including practices of China-Central Asia sci‑tech cooperation in artificial intelligence, the development of frozen soil highway engineering in China, and opportunities for cross-border trade between China and Central Asia.
Representatives share their growth stories. [Photo/Xi'an news network]
Signatories including Chang'an University, China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Co, and Tashkent State Transport University of Uzbekistan signed the Central Asia young talents infrastructure capacity building action plan 2.0 (2026–2030) during the signing session. Northwest University signed a memorandum of understanding on scientific research cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.
The event adopted a framework of "main event + flagship events + supporting activities". The three flagship activities focused on young talent development, youth sci-tech innovation, and improving youth scientific literacy. The eight supporting activities covered fields such as transportation engineering, information technology, and underground energy storage — highlighting the leading role of young researchers, students, and practitioners, while strengthening exchanges between young people from China and Central Asian countries.
Participants in traditional ethnic attire perform at the opening ceremony. [Photo/Xi'an news network]
The event will continue to encourage young scientists and industry practitioners from China and Central Asian countries to facilitate the two-way flow of innovative ideas, technical expertise, and cultural achievements, injecting new momentum into building a closer community with a shared future.
原文：https://en.shaanxi.gov.cn/news/pn/202610/t20261021_3705408_wap.html
