Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other senior officials at the airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

ASTANA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.

Xi was welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other senior officials at the airport.

After Xi's plane entered Kazakh airspace, fighter jets of Kazakhstan's air defense forces took off to escort it.

Kazakh teenagers and children, holding the national flags of China and Kazakhstan, warmly welcomed Xi's visit.

Accompanied by Tokayev, Xi watched the march-past performed by the guard of honor, as helicopters bearing the flags of both countries flew over the airport. Inside the airport VIP lounge, the two heads of state also enjoyed performances by Kazakh teenagers and children. ■

Chinese President Xi Jinping greets the welcoming crowd in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Chinese President Xi Jinping greets the welcoming crowd in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

Chinese President Xi Jinping greets the welcoming crowd in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, watches the march-past performed by the guard of honor in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev enjoy performances by Kazakh teenagers and children inside the VIP lounge at the airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev enjoy performances by Kazakh teenagers and children inside the VIP lounge at the airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Astana, Kazakhstan, to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, June 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Astana, Kazakhstan, to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, June 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Astana, Kazakhstan, to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, June 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

Representatives from local Chinese-funded enterprises and Chinese overseas students line the streets to warmly welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping when Xi's motorcade is on its way from the airport to the hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Representatives from local Chinese-funded enterprises and Chinese overseas students line the streets to warmly welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping when Xi's motorcade is on its way from the airport to the hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

This photo taken on June 16, 2025 shows fighter jets of Kazakhstan's air defense forces escorting Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane after it entered Kazakh airspace. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Astana on Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

Representatives from local Chinese-funded enterprises and Chinese overseas students line the streets to warmly welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping when Xi's motorcade is on its way from the airport to the hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, watches the march-past performed by the guard of honor, as helicopters bearing the flags of both countries fly over the airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Astana, Kazakhstan, to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, June 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Representatives from local Chinese-funded enterprises and Chinese overseas students line the streets to warmly welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping when Xi's motorcade is on its way from the airport to the hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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