On July 4, China Forum, the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University successfully held the fourth "China Forum: China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Governance Dialogue." The dialogue, themed "Security Governance and Economic and Trade Governance under the 'Central Asia Plus' Initiative," brought together experts to engage in in-depth discussions on key issues such as security governance, economic and trade cooperation, and future development strategies between China and Central Asia, jointly exploring new pathways for regional collaboration.

Experts focused on critical topics, including regional security coordination between China and Central Asia, trade facilitation measures, and infrastructure development, engaging in extensive and lively exchanges. They emphasized that as important neighbors, China and the countries of Central Asia share profound historical ties, extensive common interests, and broad prospects for cooperation. It is imperative for both sides to work closely together and actively participate in regional economic development, jointly exploring new diplomatic pathways in a multipolar world.

Regarding security governance, experts highlighted the need to strengthen cooperation in information exchange, joint counterterrorism efforts, border control, and addressing emerging security threats to tackle both traditional and non-traditional security challenges, thereby maintaining regional peace and stability. In the economic and trade sphere, both sides should leverage their respective advantages to deepen trade exchanges, expand investment cooperation, and enhance connectivity in areas such as transportation, energy, agriculture, and the digital economy. This would promote the cross-border flow of innovative elements and accelerate the process of regional economic integration.

Participants in the event included Zhou Bo, Senior Fellow at CISS and China Forum Expert; Gong Jiong, Professor of Economics at the University of International Business and Economics and China Forum Expert; Song Bo, Fellow at CISS; Nygmet Ibadildin, Head and Assistant Professor of the Department of International Relations at the Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research (KIMEP); Ulugbek Khasanov, Head of the Department of International Relations at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Uzbekistan; and Xiong Tao, Vice President of International Affairs at BGI Group.