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Eurasianet (25 January 2021)

Dirk van der Kley

China is opening its markets to Central Asia’s fledgling food exporters, embarking on a new phase of economic engagement with the region.

For decades, China had an appetite for Central Asian oil and gas and a few commodities, but little else. Beijing is now encouraging more industries to send it their goods. It has signed phytosanitary agreements – approving a growing range of Central Asian foodstuffs – while helping firms secure export licenses and learn the ins and outs of Chinese e-commerce.

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