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CHINA STUDIES CENTER DISCUSSES RESULTS OF THE 3RD PLENUM OF THE 20TH CPC CENTRAL COMMITTEE

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 […]

PROMINENT VISIT: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY’S YOUNG SCIENTISTS IN ASTANA

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 […]

THE CHINA-SCO REGIONAL TRADE AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION DEMONSTRATION ZONE IS ACCELERATING THE CREATION OF A NEW PLATFORM FOR INTERNATIONAL INTERACTION

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, […]

CONFUCIANITY AND THE 10TH NISHAN FORUM OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIALOGUE OF CULTURES

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 […]

INTERCIVILIZATIONAL INTERACTION: A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION

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 […]

THE ROLE OF PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERCOUNTRY RELATIONS

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 […]

ARTWORKS STRENGTHEN CHINESE-KAZAKH FRIENDSHIP

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 […]

FEATURES OF PUBLIC DIPLOMACY BETWEEN KAZAKHSTAN AND CHINA

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 […]

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OF KAZAKHSTAN: STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS WITH CHINA AND GERMANY

Recently, the concept of public diplomacy (soft power) appears less and less often in public discourses, which is associated with a change in the perception of this tool in the context of geopolitical conflicts. Whereas soft power was previously used to strengthen international influence through culture, education and values, it is now increasingly seen in […]

CHINESE COASTAL PORTS: NEW ACHIEVEMENTS IN GLOBAL TRADE AND INNOVATIVE ADVANCES

More than 80% of global trade is conducted via maritime transport, which is a vital artery for global goods trade. According to the «Analytical Report on the Operations of Chinese Ports for 2024» (hereinafter referred to as the Report), recently published by the Institute of Transport Planning and Research of the Ministry of Transport of […]