China is accelerating its economic engagement across Central Asia, with Uzbekistan emerging as a major focus of that expansion. The country is one of the region’s key economies and has seen a notable increase in Chinese influence.
Official Uzbek government data shows that bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and China reached $7.7 billion during the first half of 2026. The figure underscores the growing importance of China in Uzbekistan’s external economic relations.
The trade increase forms part of a broader Chinese economic push across Central Asia. Uzbekistan’s expanding commercial relationship with Beijing highlights the region’s role in China’s wider trade and investment strategy.
