About the center

A technology bridge between China and Central Asia · An open platform for innovation cooperation

Background

To thoroughly implement President Xi Jinping’s important instructions on building a China–Central Asia community with a shared future, implement the outcomes of the second China–Central Asia Summit, advance high-quality Belt and Road development, strengthen exchanges and cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in the field of science and technology innovation, promote the transfer, commercialization and industrial application of scientific and technological achievements, and, with the strengthened guidance and support of the People’s Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the China–Central Asia International Technology Transfer Center came into being.

Exterior of the China–Central Asia technology cooperation base

Milestones

Center preparation begins

Project preparation launched

Center construction approved

The Ministry of Science and Technology formally approves construction of the China–Central Asia International Technology Transfer Center

Center officially opened

Center unveiled in Urumqi

First cooperation projects implemented

First transfer projects launched with Central Asian partners.

International cooperation network expansion

Partnerships expand across Central Asia and neighboring countries.

Strategic significance

National strategy

Advance innovation cooperation in Central Asia.

Advance regional development

Advance regional science and technology innovation and industrial upgrading to support high-quality economic development.

Build bridges for cooperation

Build a bridge for technology exchange and cooperation between China and Central Asian countries

Build a community with a shared future

Use innovation to connect China and Central Asia.

Development positioning

A leading technology transfer and innovation platform for Central Asia and Eurasia.

Technology transfer, talent development and international cooperation for regional innovation.