The 2025 China-Central Asia Human Rights
Development Forum was held in the Chinese city of Xi’an. Experts discussed ways
to deepen mutual exchange, emphasizing that the realization of economic and
social rights serves as a solid foundation for improving people’s quality of
life.
«When it comes to human rights, China
primarily approaches the issue through the lens of economic rights, which are
considered an integral part of citizenship. In other words, once fundamental
rights are ensured, individuals are then free to shape their own values.
Knowing that they have stable employment and access to education, they can
confidently pursue personal fulfillment,» said Alisher Tastenov, Chief Expert
of the Asian Studies Department at Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies.
In recent years, the C5+1 format between China
and Central Asian countries has gained increasing relevance. It promotes
regional cooperation and strengthens engagement with China. Moreover, the
current forum is a continuation of the partnership established at the Central
Asia-China summit held in Astana this June. Participants also discussed the
topic of personnel training in detail and agreed to continue sharing expertise.
«We are actively implementing initiatives that
improve lives, enhance security, and promote cultural exchange. Over the next
two years, 3,000 educational scholarships are set to be awarded to citizens of
Central Asian countries,» noted Sun Weidong, Secretary General of the
China-Central Asia Format Secretariat.
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