SEZ "Khorgos – Eastern Gate"
Zhetysu · China–KZ border
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- Region
- Zhetysu Region
- Area
- 54 315 000 m²
- Type
- SEZ
- Updated
- 2026-10-08
Conditions
- 5,431.5 ha
- China–KZ border
- Logistics zone
- Industrial zone
About the project
Re-established in 2025 with a total area of 5,431.5 hectares, comprising airport, logistics and industrial zones, adjacent to the China–Kazakhstan border.
Established by a Government resolution of 1 July 2025. Functional zones: airport zone 840 hectares, logistics zone 483.4 hectares, industrial zone 230.4 hectares. Planned resident companies: 85 by 2030 and 95 by 2035. Projects signed between China and Kazakhstan in July 2026 include two logistics parks in this SEZ.
Key facts
- The “Khorgos – Eastern Gate” Special Economic Zone was re-established in 2025.
- The SEZ is located in Jetisu, adjacent to the China–Kazakhstan border.
- The SEZ has a total area of 5431.5 hectares and comprises three major functional zones: the airport zone, logistics zone, and industrial zone.
- The SEZ has an airport zone of 840 hectares, a logistics zone of 483.4 hectares, and an industrial zone of 230.4 hectares.
- It is planned to have 85 resident companies by 2030 and 95 by 2035.
- The projects signed between China and Kazakhstan in July 2026 include two logistics parks of the “Khorgos – Eastern Gate” Special Economic Zone.
FAQ
Where is the “Khorgos – Eastern Gate” Special Economic Zone located?
The SEZ is located in Jetisu, adjacent to the China–Kazakhstan border.
What are the functional zones and area of the SEZ?
The SEZ comprises three major functional zones: the airport zone, logistics zone, and industrial zone, with a total area of 5431.5 hectares. The airport zone covers 840 hectares, the logistics zone 483.4 hectares, and the industrial zone 230.4 hectares.
How many resident companies are planned for the SEZ?
It is planned to have 85 resident companies by 2030 and 95 by 2035.
What is the relationship between the SEZ and the projects signed between China and Kazakhstan?
The projects signed between China and Kazakhstan in July 2026 include two logistics parks of the SEZ.
When was the SEZ established?
The SEZ was re-established in 2025.
What the levels mean
- Not verified：Details come from the project owner or public reports; the platform has not checked them yet.
- Company checked：The owner’s or operator’s registration (BIN, status) was found in the official register, with no sign of bankruptcy or sanctions.
- Documents checked：Title, planning or establishment documents were checked against the official register or published text.
- Site visited：Platform staff or a partner visited the site, took dated and geotagged photos or video, and met the person in charge.
- Officially confirmed：The regional government, Kazakh Invest or the SEZ operator confirmed it in writing.
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