China and the European Union are interested in developing digital infrastructure in Central Asia to enhance economic cooperation and regional connectivity, and facilitate trade and market access. To achieve this, China is actively implementing the Belt and Road Initiative, and the EU has been cooperating with Central Asian countries since 2022 through projects launched under the Global Gateway Initiative.
Additionally, both aim to expand their geopolitical influence and establish technological leadership by promoting their own standards and technologies. While the EU’s approach is…
