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Kazakhstan, China Sign Key Deals in Energy, Technology, Infrastructure
The Astana Times
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June 16, 2025
ASTANA — As Kazakhstan and China enter a new golden era of strategic partnership, both countries are focused on real projects that will transform the energy system, said Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov, opening the first Power Central...
Even Big Oil thinks Big Oil is too risky these days
The Business Times Singapore
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June 17, 2025
WHAT is an oil producer to do when it sees its core product under threat from declining demand and a war-torn neighbourhood? Just ask Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc). The US$19 billion all-cash bid for Australian gas producer Santos on Monday...
How Trump's travel ban could disrupt the way knowledge about health is shared
Little Rock Public Radio - Arkansas
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June 17, 2025
Abdul-Rahman Edward Koroma was supposed to be in New York last week. For months, the disability rights activist from Sierra Leone had been looking forward to his trip to the United Nations session. He had a busy schedule of meetings and official...
Dynamic economic partnership deepening
China Daily
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Consumers select products from Central Asian countries at a special sales center in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct 26, 2024. FENG KAIHUA/XINHUA China and Central Asian countries have ample room to deepen economic and trade ties by...
China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters
St. Kitts Gazette
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June 16, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping reached Kazakhstan on Monday to attend the second China–Central Asia Summit, a high-stakes diplomatic gathering aimed at deepening Beijing’s economic and strategic ties with the region. The summit, which will be held...
China, Central Asian countries reaffirm support for independence, sovereignty
Xinhua News Agency
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ASTANA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- China and five Central Asian countries reaffirmed on Tuesday their firm support for each country's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity as well as the principles of sovereign equality and the inviolability...
China, Central Asian countries vow to firmly uphold multilateralism: declaration
Xinhua News Agency
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ASTANA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- China and Central Asian countries agreed on Tuesday to firmly uphold multilateralism, universally recognized international law and the basic norms governing international relations. The six countries -- China,...
China, Central Asian countries commit to stronger multilateral trading system: declaration
Xinhua News Agency
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ASTANA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- China and Central Asian countries on Tuesday expressed their commitment to consolidating the multilateral trading system based on the rules of the World Trade Organization. The six countries -- China, Kazakhstan,...
China, Central Asian nations vow support for independence, sovereignty
CGTN
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China and five Central Asian countries on Tuesday reaffirmed their firm support for each country's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as the principles of sovereign equality and the inviolability of borders. They made...
China, Central Asian countries sign Astana Declaration
CGTN
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The second China-Central Asia Summit is held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, June 17, 2025. /Xinhua The second China-Central Asia Summit is held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, June 17, 2025. /Xinhua China and Central Asian countries...
China, Central Asia sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation
CGTN
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In a historic first, the China-Central Asia Summit was hosted in a Central Asian country, as leaders of China and five Central Asian nations gathered on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for the summit's second edition. In a new...
The Historical Great Powers of Asia: Central Asia
The Diplomat
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June 13, 2025
This piece is part of a series of articles covering the medieval and early modern great powers of each of Asia’s regions: East Asia, Central and North Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Asia (the Middle East). Each article discusses the...
China, Central Asia make continuous efforts to deepen agricultural cooperation
Macau Business
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June 15, 2025
BEIJING, June 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: Central Asia serves as a globally significant arid agriculture region. By leveraging their natural resources and geographic advantages, Central Asian nations have implemented...
Column: China, Central Asia solidify regional partnership in new era
Xinhua News Agency
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by Serik Korzhumbayev In the heart of Eurasia, where ancient trade routes once wove a tapestry of commerce and culture, the relationship between China and Central Asia is blossoming into a dynamic partnership that promises stability, prosperity...
Central Asian countries consume about 127 billion cubic meters of water, 80% of which used annually in agriculture
AKIpress News Agency
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Central Asian countries consume about 127 billion cubic meters of water, 80% of which used annually in agriculture AKIPRESS.COM - The Central Asian countries collectively consume about 127 billion cubic meters of water, of which about 80% is used...
International Attendance at U.S. Meetings at a Critical Crossroads
Trade Show Executive - Illinois
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June 16, 2025
The impact of the Trump Administration’s new policies has begun to be felt by international trade shows and business events. Several countries have posted travel advisories, warning their citizens about traveling to the U.S., including China,...
Commentary: Closer China-Central Asia partnership brings greater certainty to global peace, development
People's Daily Online
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People enjoy leisure time by the Ishim River in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Yan Yan) With shared vision and concrete action, China and Central Asian countries are pioneering a model of inclusive and mutually beneficial development...
Students from Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia learn about safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school
AKIpress News Agency
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June 17, 2025
Students from Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia learn about safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school AKIPRESS.COM - Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer...
Closer China-Central Asia partnership brings greater certainty to global peace, development
China Central Television (CCTV)
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With shared vision and concrete action, China and Central Asian countries are pioneering a model of inclusive and mutually beneficial development -- a path grounded in mutual respect and offering valuable insights for an international community...
Global Times: Anticipation Builds In Astana For 2Nd China-Central Asia Summit
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BEIJING, June 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- While the second China-Central Asia Summit is set to open, preparations are in full swing in Astana as public and scholars eagerly anticipate the event, the Global Times observed on...