The Historical Development of Cultural and Humanitarian Relations Between Uzbekistan And China

Abstract

This article examines the historical development of cultural and humanitarian relations between Uzbekistan and China from the period of the ancient Silk Road to the contemporary stage of interstate cooperation. The study analyzes the civilizational foundations of Uzbek–Chinese interaction, the role of trade routes in the exchange of knowledge, ideas, religious traditions, artistic forms and scientific achievements, as well as the transformation of these contacts in the modern period. Particular attention is paid to the cultural significance of Sogdian merchants, Buddhist and Islamic intellectual exchanges, diplomatic contacts, educational cooperation, tourism, academic collaboration and humanitarian dialogue. The article argues that the historical continuity of cultural and humanitarian relations between Uzbekistan and China is based not only on geographical proximity and economic interests, but also on the deep interaction of civilizations that has shaped mutual understanding between the peoples of Central Asia and China. The research concludes that contemporary Uzbek–Chinese cultural and humanitarian cooperation represents a continuation of ancient intercultural dialogue in new institutional, educational and diplomatic forms.