The apostille route applies to Uzbekistan
Because both Uzbekistan and China are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, a document issued in Uzbekistan does not go to a Chinese embassy or consulate. It is certified once, in Uzbekistan, and mainland China accepts that certificate directly.
The Convention has operated between Uzbekistan and mainland China since 7 November 2023, the date it entered into force for China. Uzbekistan was already a party before then.
In Uzbekistan the apostille is issued by: the State Testing Center under the Cabinet of Ministers, for education and science documents. Confirm the current competent authority on the HCCH listing linked below before travelling anywhere — designations change, and several countries split the work between more than one body.
As in Kazakhstan, academic documents go to an education body rather than to the foreign or justice ministry.
What this does not cover
Certification only proves the signature and seal are genuine. It does not translate the document and it does not oblige any university to accept it. Language requirements are set separately by whoever receives the document, so confirm those first, and have any translation made after certification so the certificate is included in it.
Frequently asked questions
Do documents from Uzbekistan need an apostille for China?
Yes. Uzbekistan and mainland China are both parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so a document issued in Uzbekistan needs an apostille from the competent authority there, and does not need to be taken to a Chinese embassy or consulate.