Farrukh Pirumshoev is a young Tajik entrepreneur based in the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an, specializing in the international trade of automobiles between China and Central Asia. His company thrives by trading approximately 30 cars each week, benefiting from the expanding Chinese economy and the rising economic exchanges between China and Central Asian nations. If you enjoy feature stories like this one, be sure to check out "Footprints" on your favorite podcast platform!
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Next we bring you the fascinating story of a young Tajik entrepreneur who has carved out a successful niche in Xi'an,
a city in northwest China specializing in the international trade of cars between China and Central Asia.
The the business now thrives with around 30 cars traded every week.
As China's economy grows and ties with Central Asia deepen, this entrepreneur is at the heart of a booming industry.
But the road to success hasn't been without its speed bumps.
Let's explore how risk, determination and opportunity have shaped this entrepreneurial's journey.
Hello everyone.
I'm Farouk Piromsol from Tajikistan.
I have lived in Xi'an for 12 years.
In 2019, I founded my own company engaging in international trade of cars from China to Central Asia.
Right now my business has been going very well.
China is a land of opportunities.
I hope more people can come here to do business and promote economic exchanges among different countries.
I also hope that China and Tajikistan can maintain a lasting friendship and achieve common development.
Farouk Biramshow, better known as Fan Rong here in China,
speaks fluent Chinese and preferred to talk to us in this language.
Over the past five years,
this shy but aspiring young man has been riding the wave of a booming Chinese car market