China, Central Asian countries join hands to usher in new era of relations: Xi

XI'AN, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China and Central Asian countries have joined hands over the past decade to usher in a new era of their relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.

Xi made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at the China-Central Asia Summit held in the city of Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.