An International Conference on Current Issues of Scientific, Cultural and Economic Cooperation between Uzbekistan and China Was Held at TSUOS
On November 7, 2026, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS) and Northwest Normal University of the People’s Republic of China, held an international scientific and practical conference entitled “Uzbekistan – China: Development of Cultural, Historical, Scientific and Economic Relations”.
The main goals and objectives of the conference were to exchange experience in innovations and scientific developments in the fields of science and education, discuss current issues in Chinese philology, history, philosophy and economics, and analyse the theoretical and practical aspects of translation activities in the field of Sinology (Chinese Studies).
During the conference, participants discussed opportunities and prospects for implementing new educational and research projects between higher education institutions of Uzbekistan and China. Issues related to the implementation of ongoing joint projects and coordination of cooperation in this area were also considered.
The forum served as an important institutional platform for interdisciplinary research in Chinese Studies. Its agenda covered linguistic and methodological aspects, historical and philosophical analysis, theoretical and practical issues of translation studies, literary studies and source studies, as well as economic issues within the framework of the modern “Belt and Road” Initiative.
Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies is one of the largest centres of Chinese Studies in Uzbekistan. Currently, approximately 1,300 students at the university study Chinese in various fields, including philology, history, international relations, political science, tourism, economics, journalism and philosophy.
Leading scholars and young researchers in Chinese Studies from Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Qingdao University, Liaoning Normal University, the Azerbaijan Studies Centre at Southeast University (People’s Republic of China), Kazan Federal University, Saint Petersburg State University (Russian Federation), the Kyrgyz-Chinese Research Institute and Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn delivered research presentations at the conference.
The presentations addressed current issues and analysed the present state of cooperation between Uzbekistan and China in science, education and innovation. Particular attention was paid to trends in the development of Sinological research in Uzbekistan, institutional and methodological aspects of Chinese language teaching, strengthening scientific cooperation with leading Chinese universities, and improving the quality of training specialists in Sinology.
Following the plenary session, the conference continued its work in thematic sections. Researchers and field specialists delivered presentations in four sections: “Linguistics and Innovative Teaching Methods”, “History, Philosophy and Culture”, “Translation Studies, Literary Studies and Source Studies”, and “Development and Prospects of Trade and Economic Relations (SDG 8)”. Their presentations generated considerable interest among the conference participants.
At the conclusion of the forum, practical proposals were developed to further strengthen Uzbek-Chinese cooperation in science and education, promote the development of Sinology in Uzbekistan, and train highly qualified specialists.
The scientific papers presented at the conference are planned to be published in a separate collection and indexed in academic databases such as Google Scholar. Each research paper will be assigned a DOI.
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