Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the China–Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Shanghai.

Xi called for closer alignment of development strategies, expanded trade, greater connectivity and deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital technology, energy and transport. Tokayev said Kazakhstan continues to regard relations with China as a foreign policy priority and supports cooperation on global AI governance.

Key developments:

  • China proposed expanding cooperation in AI, the digital economy, energy and cross-border trade.
  • Both leaders backed stronger coordination through the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization and China–Central Asia mechanism.
  • The meeting also highlighted plans to deepen cooperation in education, healthcare, science, culture and transport.

ℹ️       China Daily

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China President Xi Jinping meets with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is in China to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, in Shanghai on July 16, 2026. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
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