Jiangsu province now has a permanent business base in Kazakhstan's capital. In June 2026 the Jiangsu Center in Central Asia opened in Astana, and the Jiangsu Province Trade and Economic Representative Office in Kazakhstan was inaugurated at the same event. According to the operator, Suhao Holding (苏豪控股), the ceremony took place on 11 June local time; Kazinform reported the opening on 13 June. This is a look back at the basics more than three months on.
What the center does
Kazinform describes the center as a single service hub for Chinese companies, offering consulting, exhibition services and support for Silk Road e-commerce projects. Suhao lists more: besides product showcases and e-commerce, it mentions services for organisations, commodity matchmaking, technology and cultural exchange, and office space. The target users are Chinese firms, mainly small and medium-sized ones, that want a headquarters or branch in Central Asia. Those extra functions are, for now, the company's own description.
In a Suhao article republished by Xinhua's Jiangsu channel, the company said a law firm advising Chinese companies on cross-border investment compliance had already moved in. That too comes from the operator.
Who runs it
The Jiangsu provincial government website stated on 16 June that the center is built and operated by Suhao Holding, a provincial state-owned company with roots in foreign trade. The Astana site is paired with the Central Asia Center in Jiangsu, opened in Nanjing in September 2024: the Nanjing venue gives the five Central Asian countries a showroom and trade desk in Jiangsu, while the Astana venue gives Jiangsu companies a place to exhibit and meet partners in Central Asia. Suhao says the Astana center will work together with its forward warehouse in Horgos, Xinjiang.
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The Jiangsu trade and economic representative office in Kazakhstan was set up jointly by the Jiangsu Department of Commerce and Suhao, as both the provincial government and the company report. Suhao describes its job as liaison between businesses and government, matching partners and providing support services.
A China (Jiangsu)–Kazakhstan trade and economic cooperation forum was held in Astana in the same days. According to the Jiangsu government, several education-industry agreements were signed, including one under which Nanjing Vocational University of Industry Technology, Suhao and the Kazakh University of Technology and Business will set up a high-skilled workforce training center.
What it means for business
The following is the editors' analysis. For Jiangsu companies entering Kazakhstan, the center offers ready office, exhibition and advisory space, and the representative office adds a channel to local authorities. So far mainly functions have been published: admission terms, fees and the list of tenants have not been disclosed and are best checked with the operator.
Sources:
Suhao Holding official WeChat account (14 June 2026), https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/r1b5Np6QBT-aTTntZvzl_g
Kazinform (13 June 2026), https://www.inform.kz/ru/tsentr-provintsii-tszyansu-vtsentralnoy-azii-otkrili-vastane-b059caf4
Kazinform Chinese edition (13 June 2026), https://cn.inform.kz/news/zhongzuozhongzhongxinzaicheng-a36064d1/
Jiangsu Provincial People's Government website (16 June 2026), http://www.jiangsu.gov.cn/art/2026/6/16/art_60096_11785602.html
The Astana Times (17 June 2026), https://astanatimes.com/2026/06/jiangsu-center-opens-in-astana-to-boost-trade-investment/
Photos: Suhao Holding official WeChat account (苏豪控股)
Key facts
- The Central Asia Jiangsu Center opened in Astana in June 2026.
- The Central Asia Jiangsu Center is positioned as a one-stop service platform for Chinese enterprises entering Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
- SOHO Holdings is responsible for the construction and operation of the Central Asia Jiangsu Center.
- The Jiangsu Provincial Department of Commerce and SOHO Holdings jointly built the Jiangsu Provincial Economic and Trade Representative Office in Kazakhstan.
- According to the operator, one law firm has already moved into the Central Asia Jiangsu Center and provides cross-border investment compliance services.
- SOHO Holdings said that the Astana center will be used in conjunction with its Xinjiang Khorgos forward warehouse.
FAQ
When was the Central Asia Jiangsu Center opened?
The Central Asia Jiangsu Center opened in Astana in June 2026. The operator said the opening ceremony was held on June 11 local time.
Which enterprises does the Central Asia Jiangsu Center serve, and what services does it provide?
The center serves Chinese enterprises entering Kazakhstan and Central Asia, with services including consulting, exhibition and display, product display and sales, Silk Road e-commerce, bulk commodity matchmaking, institutional services, and business office services.
Who built and operates the Central Asia Jiangsu Center?
The Central Asia Jiangsu Center is built and operated by SOHO Holdings. The Jiangsu Provincial Economic and Trade Representative Office in Kazakhstan is jointly built by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Commerce and SOHO Holdings.
What role does the Central Asia Jiangsu Center play for Jiangsu enterprises?
The center can serve as an office, display, and consulting venue for enterprises entering the local market, while the Jiangsu Provincial Economic and Trade Representative Office in Kazakhstan provides a channel for communication with local government departments.
Have the admission conditions and fee structure for enterprises been announced?
Currently, public information mainly focuses on functional introductions; the admission conditions, fee structure, and list of enterprises that have already moved in have not been announced. Enterprises interested in moving in can directly contact the operator for information.