The China-Central Asia Summit will be held in Xi'an, Shaanxi from May 18 to 19, 2023. This is China's first major home-court diplomatic event in 2023, and it is also the first time since the establishment of diplomatic relations 31 years ago that the heads of state of the six countries have held a summit in a physical form.

Central Asia is where the Belt and Road Initiative was initiated. In Xi'an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, hosting the summit is undoubtedly of great significance. What are the highlights of this important summit? How much do you know about the five Central Asian countries? Let's get to know it together↓Editor/Ma Xue