Delivering a keynote speech at the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping called on China and Central Asian countries to forge ahead toward the goal of building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future under the guidance of the China-Central Asia Spirit.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Kazakhstan for talks with Central Asian leaders, providing a counterpoint to a Group of Seven summit by visiting a vast region at the nexus of competing interests from Washington to Beijing.

Accompanied by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit was marked by ceremonial honours, including a fighter jet escort and a vibrant display of national pride.