Kyrgyzstan and Georgia are exploring transport links that could connect the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to Black Sea ports, expanding trade routes between Central Asia, the Caucasus, and global markets. @StephenMBland

Chinese-Kyrgyz Solar Plant Ends Blackouts China has deepened green-energy ties with Kyrgyzstan through the Zhan Tai solar plant, the country's first utility-scale photovoltaic project. Launched in December 2025, the 230-hectare facility with 193,000 panels generates 200 million kWh annually, ending chronic blackouts for nearby communities. Operated by a joint Chinese-Kyrgyz technical team, the plant leverages Kyrgyzstan's solar resources and China's technological expertise. Local technician Marat Chukubayev praised the reliability of Chinese equipment, while his father noted improved daily life from stable power. Chinese project lead Ma Wenjun called it a win-win model. A 400-km Belt and Road road connects the plant to regional energy infrastructure. Source: CCTV News

China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for the policy to 57, immigration authorities announced on Thursday.