On August 2, 2024, a seminar titled “Community of a Shared Future for Mankind – A Consensus of the International Community” was held in Astana. The event was organized by the China Studies Centre (Kazakhstan) in partnership with KazEvent and took place at Riviera International School by Quantum. The Director of the China Studies […]
On September 27-28, 2024, the 5th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Think Tank Forum titled “A Common Home for a Bright Future” took place in Shanghai. The event was attended by a representative from the Center for China Studies, along with leading experts from the think tanks of SCO member countries, as well as representatives from […]
Experts and researchers from the China Studies Center convened to discuss the outcomes of the 3rd Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee, held from July 15 to 18, 2024, in Beijing. The key focus of the plenum was on pivotal issues regarding Chinese modernization and the deepening of reforms. Senior party members and experts […]
On July 23, the Center for Chinese Studies hosted a delegation of young scientists from Tsinghua University, China, in Astana. This visit was part of a scientific exchange program between China and Kazakhstan, highlighting the growing interest in collaborative research and knowledge sharing, particularly within the Belt and Road Initiative framework. The 10-person delegation was […]
At the 18th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the establishment of the China-SCO Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Demonstration Zone in Qingdao. Over the past six years, the SCO Demonstration Zone has become an important hub for international logistics, […]
From July 10 to 11, 2024, the 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was convened in Qufu, located in Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China. This forum, held under the theme “Traditional Cultures and Modern Civilizations,” took place in the birthplace of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. The Nishan Forum has established itself as an […]
Interaction between civilizations provides the strongest foundation for the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), while people-to-people diplomacy is the strongest driving force of this organization. Since its establishment, SCO member states have deepened mutual learning between civilizations, strengthened good-neighborliness and friendship, enhanced connections between peoples, and practiced the «Shanghai Spirit,» which […]
Public diplomacy of Kazakhstan and its role in the development of relations with China The long border and successful economic relations contribute to the active development of public diplomacy between Kazakhstan and China. Unlike public diplomacy, public diplomacy allows us to strengthen ties between states through the active interaction of societies. Government bodies play […]
Today’s world is undergoing unprecedented changes not seen for a century. In such times, friendship and mutual trust are more important than ever. In this context, the film «The Composer» takes on deeper significance. Kazakhstan’s screenwriter Sabit Kurmanbekov, who is also a co-director and production designer of «The Composer,» discussed this in a recent interview […]
Public diplomacy (PD) plays a key role in strengthening international relations and mutual understanding between peoples. Kazakhstan is actively developing ND, using it as a tool to promote cultural, economic and humanitarian cooperation, especially within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Central Asia (CA). Kazakhstan’s public diplomacy is based on a […]
