Abstract
The study examines the contemporary patterns of economic cooperation between China and the countries of Central Asia under conditions of globalization and geopolitical transformation. Particular attention is paid to the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on regional trade, infrastructure connectivity, energy cooperation, and transport integration. Methodologically, the research is based on comparative, systemic, and historical-logical approaches. The study analyzes macroeconomic trends, infrastructure projects, trade dynamics, and the influence of external geopolitical factors on regional economic interaction. The findings demonstrate that China – Central Asia cooperation has intensified in recent years due to the expansion of transport corridors, investment projects, and trade relations. Infrastructure connectivity and energy cooperation are identified as the principal drivers of regional economic integration. At the same time, the analysis indicates that the effects of cooperation are uneven across the region and depend on national economic policies, logistics capacity, and external market conditions. The study concludes that China – Central Asia economic interaction represents an important element of contemporary Eurasian economic development and contributes to the diversification of regional trade and infrastructure networks.