WNAM REPORT: In recent years, economic relations between Uzbekistan and China have entered a new phase, with cooperation in the industrial and automotive sectors steadily growing.
China is recognized as one of the world’s largest industrial hubs, with advanced expertise in high-tech manufacturing, modern automotive production, and digital industries. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, is a developing country striving to diversify its economy, strengthen its local industry, and offer competitive products to international markets.
This strategic partnership is mutually beneficial: for China, it provides a stable manufacturing and logistics hub in Central Asia; for Uzbekistan, it brings access to technology, investment, and new job opportunities.
From this perspective, joint projects with Chinese companies, particularly in the automotive sector and the entry of various brands, are laying the foundation for the development of modern industrial clusters in Uzbekistan.
Notably, the launch of the BYD Uzbekistan Factory in Jizzakh region has marked a new stage in technological and industrial cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, as well as a milestone for the local automotive industry. The factory contributes significantly to the growth of the environmentally friendly industry in Uzbekistan through the production of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Established in June 2024 through a partnership between the globally recognized BYD Auto and Uzavtosanoat JSC, the plant has quickly become a symbol of industrial collaboration. Recently, my Chinese colleague Hu Hinchen, a reporter from the CGTN network, and I visited the factory and gained firsthand insight into its operations.
The BYD plant, which currently produces 20,000 vehicles per year and employs not only local engineers but also 80 foreign specialists, is a beacon of hope for the local job market. Once operating at full capacity in 4-5 years, it is expected to produce 500,000 vehicles annually and create an additional 4,000 jobs, significantly boosting the local economy.
Demand for electric vehicles is steadily increasing in Uzbekistan, reflecting the country’s efforts to transition to green energy. Broad adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles will reduce harmful emissions, decrease dependence on gasoline and diesel, and expand access to convenient, energy-efficient transportation.
Importantly, these vehicles are being exported not only within Uzbekistan but also to other Central Asian countries.
Overall, this project extends beyond vehicle production; it not only strengthens Uzbekistan’s role in the global industrial and transportation sectors but also underscores the country’s significant contributions to these fields. This is a moment of pride for Uzbekistan and its people.
