The Kyrgyz Republic lies in eastern Central Asia, covering nearly 200,000 square kilometers with a population of about 7.4 million people. China and Kyrgyzstan, connected by mountains and rivers, have a long history of friendly ties. In 2023, the two countries upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era, pledging to build a community with a shared future defined by good-neighborliness, friendship and shared prosperity.