China ready to build substantive, dynamic China-Uzbekistan community with shared future: Xi

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China ready to build substantive, dynamic China-Uzbekistan community with shared future: Xi

2025-06-17 20:36 Last Updated At：06-18 02:47

China is ready to work with Uzbekistan to jointly build a more substantive and dynamic China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday during a meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the Kazakh capital Astana.

Xi said he was pleased to meet with President Mirziyoyev and also delighted to see the expanding and flourishing cooperation between the two sides across various fields.

"China always regards Uzbekistan as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy. We are willing to work with Uzbekistan to build a more substantive and dynamic China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future," Xi said.

Mirziyoyev called Xi a world-class statesman with farsighted strategic vision and underscored the key role China plays in international affairs.

"You have always prioritized high-quality development, which promoted China's in-depth modernization process, ensured China's sustainable social and economic development, and brought China's leading position in global sci-tech innovation. And it is particularly necessary to emphasize the indispensable role China plays in solving major international affairs in today's world," Mirziyoyev told Xi.

Xi is in Astana to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.

East China county sees arrivals of over 10,000 swans for wintering

As temperatures drop in the north hemisphere, large flocks of swans have migrated from the colder north to Jinxian County of Nanchang City in warmer east China's Jiangxi Province to tide over the winter.

This year, thanks to the improved environment, over 10,000 swans have arrived in the vast stretches of wetlands in the county, according to staff of the local forestry bureau.

These beautiful creatures have attracted many birdwatchers, residents, and visitors eager to capture the scene.

"I have been coming here to photograph birds for 12 consecutive years. Each year, I have different experiences in bird photography. Over recent years, I've felt that the ecological system in Jinxian has improved significantly, and the varieties of migratory birds have also increased. This change is a result of everyone's efforts to protect and love birds. Every time I see a stunning scene, my mood is different," said Fan Zheping, a birdwatcher.

Not far from the site, Nanchang City has built a natural education and science popularization base featuring specimen displays, immersive VR experiences, and 3D video presentations.

"Such an immersive experience is not only particularly novel and interesting, but also deepens our understanding of the importance of protecting migratory bird habitats and safeguarding nature," said Luo Canqi, a local pupil.