DEVELOPING DIGITAL COOPERATION BETWEEN UZBEKISTAN AND CHINA IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL CHANGE

Abstract

At a time when global digital transformation processes are intensifying, digital cooperation between Uzbekistan and China is gaining strategic importance for both sides. The article analyzes the regional content of the Digital Silk Road initiative, Uzbekistan's alignment with the Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy, areas of cooperation in the fields of telecommunications, data centers, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and cybersecurity. Uzbekistan's experience in infrastructure projects involving Chinese companies such as Huawei and ZTE, government cloud and digitalization of public services is highlighted. It also compares the views of analysts on information governance, digital sovereignty, and the risks of technological dependence. The study shows that the Uzbekistan-China digital partnership, while serving the rapid development of the country's digital economy, requires long-term strategic management decisions. The article, based on reports by political scientists, experts and international organizations, broadly covers the opportunities and challenges of this cooperation.