Recently, Askar Shkur, vice-president of Uzbekistan's Hyper Partners Group, and Valikhan Sabirov, the group's legal director, visited Tianjin in North China to discuss plans for increased investment in the city.

A giant Ferris wheel, called the "Tianjin Eye", is 110 meters in diameter and equipped with 48 capsules. [Photo/VCG]

Uzbekistan's Chinese influence

As the largest business group in Uzbekistan, Hyper Partners has long been actively seeking deeper cooperation with China, according to Shkur.

Sabirov highlighted China's growing influence in Uzbekistan's energy and industrial markets: "Chinese industrial products are extremely popular in Uzbekistan. China's advanced technologies—especially in industrial services and green, low-carbon sectors—are invaluable to us.

"In Tashkent, it's common to see Chinese-made new energy vehicles on the streets, and many large-scale renewable energy plants in Uzbekistan use Chinese equipment and technology," he added.

'Tianjin aligns with our vision'

"Before choosing to partner with Tianjin, we explored many locations in China," Shkur noted. "Ultimately, Tianjin stood out for its comprehensive alignment with our business strategy."

He cited several advantages: Tianjin boasts one of the most complete industrial systems in China; its connectivity to Beijing and Xiong'an allows for rapid regional access within 30 minutes; Tianjin Binhai International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport form a robust aviation network; and Tianjin Port serves as a key hub on the Maritime Silk Road and a vital gateway to the sea for inland Central Asian countries.

Lyu Xubo, general manager of Hyper Partners China, added that the city's improving business environment, strong government support, and flexible investment policies have left a lasting impression on the group.

Tianjin to host Hyper Partners' Chinese HQ

Hyper Partners Group is currently engaged in a range of activities in China, including international trade, domestic commerce and fixed asset investment.

"We plan to officially establish our China headquarters in Tianjin this year to further expand our operations," said Sabirov. The group aims to advance cooperation in trade and investment with Tianjin and other Chinese cities, projecting a total trade volume of $1 billion and fixed asset investment of $30 million within the year.

Shkur also emphasized their commitment to deeper engagement in the Chinese market, particularly in Tianjin. "We will expand our trade portfolio to include construction machinery, electromechanical products, chemicals, IT products, and new energy," he said.

The group's growing confidence in Tianjin signals a new chapter of cooperation between the Chinese city and one of Central Asia's leading conglomerates.