New-energy cooperation a rising highlight between China and Central Asia, defying ‘overcapacity’ slandering

A view of Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan on July 4, 2024 Photo: Li Xuanmin/GT

Walking in downtown Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, one can easily see a steady stream of Chinese new-energy vehicles (NEV) including models from BYD, Geely and BAIC Group motoring smoothly along the city’s bustling streets. It is no surprise then, that if one randomly hails a taxi, you find you are stepping into a China-made NEV, their drivers more than happy to share how comfortable the ride is, and how easy and cost-effective they are to…