The leaders of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and China held a virtual summit on Tuesday to mark 30 years of diplomatic ties.
"I announce the provision of a $500 million donation to the Central Asian countries over the next three years for the implementation of socially significant projects," President Xi said during the Central Asia-China virtual summit.
President Xi added that China would invite 5,000 healthcare and IT professionals, as well as those involved in reducing poverty and improving rural residents' welfare in Central Asia, to participate in courses to further their professional development.