Recently, the first China Kazakhstan Transport Forum was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, where both sides discussed strengthening cooperation in areas such as transportation infrastructure construction and transportation facilitation; In May, Kazakhstan Astana Data Exchange and Shanghai Data Exchange officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement, which will integrate the advantageous resources of both sides in the field of data element circulation, jointly explore the innovative mode of cross-border data circulation and cooperation, and jointly build a new bridge for data circulation of the "the Belt and Road"; In April, China and Kazakhstan held the second Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue, exchanging in-depth views on bilateral and multilateral cooperation and reaching broad consensus; In February, the China Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs Economic and Trade Fair was held in Astana. Representatives from the Chinese and Kazakh business communities signed 8 cooperation agreements, including the China Kazakhstan Energy Strategic Cooperation Agreement and the China Kazakhstan Agricultural Products Import and Export Agreement. Since the beginning of this year, China Kazakhstan cooperation has continued to deepen and become more solid. The comprehensive cooperation between the two countries is accelerating and ushering in a harvest period, vividly interpreting the Kazakh proverb 'Friendship is an inexhaustible wealth'. I'm really happy to see more and more Chinese cars on the streets and alleys of Kazakhstan, whether they are produced in Kazakhstan or imported from China. ”Recently, He Cheng, the chairman of Shaanxi Shanha Group Co., Ltd., expressed his emotions on WeChat Moments. According to data released by the Kazakhstan Automobile Federation in February this year, the country's car sales for the full year of 2024 increased by 3.2% year-on-year, reaching a historic high of over 205000 vehicles. Among them, Chinese brands account for 39% of car sales. Last year, among the top ten best-selling car brands in Kazakhstan, there were six Chinese brands. I have been in Kazakhstan for 21 years. About 10 years ago, I considered buying a Chinese car, but due to factors such as tariffs, the price was very high. In recent years, especially with the development of new energy vehicles in China, there has been a significant increase in the number of Chinese cars seen on the streets of Kazakhstan. ”He Cheng said, "My personal feeling is that on the one hand, China's automobile production capacity has' gone global 'and established factories in Kazakhstan; on the other hand, in Kazakhstan, Chinese automobiles are not just a certain brand, but the overall image of Chinese automobiles has been improved." On February 28th this year, Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD and its partners held a product launch conference in Kazakhstan, introducing several flagship pure electric sedans of BYD and officially entering the Kazakhstan market. Chinese electric vehicle brands such as Xiaopeng and Ideal have previously stated that they will focus on emerging markets such as Central Asia and the Middle East. This year, He Cheng bought three BYD cars in Kazakhstan, and many local friends around him also drove Chinese cars: "I asked my friends here why they chose Chinese cars, and they said that the interior of Chinese cars is comfortable and exquisite, and the tram is very quiet. Even if there is a traffic jam, sitting in the car and listening to music is as comfortable as sitting at home. Chinese cars are also reasonably priced, and there is no burden for the working class to buy them." Chinese cars bring Kazakhstan not only cost-effective cars. In recent years, the automotive industry in Kazakhstan has developed rapidly, and the government has actively attracted investment and promoted localized production. In 2025, the commissioning of a batch of new factories will further improve the automotive industry chain, enhance domestic supply capacity, and expand export markets. Among them, the multi brand automobile manufacturing plant located in Almaty will produce three major brands of automobiles: Changan, Chery, and Haval, providing 3600 job opportunities. Moreover, with the development of the automobile manufacturing industry, related supporting industries such as parts production, logistics, and after-sales service have also ushered in new growth opportunities. Moving around more can naturally enhance understanding, strengthen friendship, and deepen trust. Nowadays, exchanges between China and Kazakhstan are becoming increasingly convenient. Since the implementation of visa free policies in China and Kazakhstan, we only need border inspectors to stamp their passports when entering Kazakhstan. Flights are also very convenient. For example, there are at least 5 flights per week from Xi'an to Kazakhstan. ”He Cheng spends half of his time in Kazakhstan every year and has a deep understanding of the convenient travel between the two countries. Since the official entry into force of the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Mutual Visa Exemption on November 10, 2023, the exchange between citizens of China and Kazakhstan in business activities, tourism, and other fields has further deepened, and the flow of inbound and outbound people has significantly increased. For example, according to the latest statistics of Khorgos Entry Exit Border Checkpoint, the port of Khorgos released 280000 inbound personnel in the first quarter of this year, up 30% year on year, a record high. If you run diligently, you won't feel how far away the distance is. Walking around more can naturally enhance understanding, build friendships, and deepen trust. As trust increases, one is willing to pursue a bigger career. ”Nowadays, He Cheng's business in Kazakhstan covers multiple fields such as trade, logistics, warehousing, agriculture, and non-ferrous metals. For example, the regenerated non-ferrous metal production project invested by Shaanxi Shaanxi Harbin Group has been put into operation in Kazakhstan, and the Shaanxi Harbin Environmental Protection Aluminum Industry Company factory under the group has also been officially put into operation. He also utilized his advantages to help Kazakhstan build projects such as hydroelectric power plants, food processing plants, brick factories, etc. Our company's business volume in Kazakhstan is growing every year. I think the more you know about this country, the more opportunities you can discover. ”He Cheng said. This is a microcosm of the increasing cooperation between China and Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan's Ambassador to China Shahrat Nureshev recently pointed out at a press conference held in Beijing that the current development of Kazakhstan China relations has reached an unprecedented level. The scale of cooperation between the two countries has been expanding year by year. According to Chinese customs data, the trade volume between Kazakhstan and China reached a historic high of 43.8 billion US dollars in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.8%. The ambassador introduced that in 2024, China will be one of the top five source countries for direct investment in Kazakhstan, with a total investment of over 1.19 billion US dollars. Currently, Kazakhstan and China are advancing 224 investment projects with a total investment of 66.4 billion US dollars. There are over 5000 Chinese funded enterprises registered within the territory of Kazakhstan. The two countries have broad prospects for cooperation in fields such as mechanical manufacturing, industry, energy, green technology, digitalization, agricultural and industrial complexes, and aerospace. Looking ahead to the future, there is great potential for cooperation between China and Kazakhstan, and it is bound to have great achievements. In September 2019, China and Kazakhstan announced the development of a permanent comprehensive strategic partnership. In recent years, the comprehensive cooperation between the two countries has accelerated and ushered in a harvest period. ”Xu Tao, Director of the Central Asia Research Office at the Institute of Eurasian Social Development of the Development Research Center of the State Council, said, "Energy is a traditional field of cooperation between China and Kazakhstan. In recent years, the cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in this field has achieved gratifying results. For example, in June 2021, the Zanatas 100 MW wind power project, jointly invested by China and Kazakhstan and constructed by Chinese enterprises, was completed and put into operation, becoming the largest wind farm in Central Asia at that time, greatly alleviating the power shortage in southern Kazakhstan. In addition, the Chimkent Refinery, which was jointly renovated by China and Kazakhstan, is also a classic example. Chimkent is a municipality located in southern Kazakhstan and was once a stop on the Silk Road. Chimkent Refinery was founded in the 1970s and is one of the three major refineries in Kazakhstan. However, due to outdated production processes and outdated equipment, the depth of crude oil processing is insufficient, which affects the quality of oil products. The southeastern region of Kazakhstan is also a major consumer of refined oil products in the country, and the contradiction between green environmental protection and consumer demand urgently needs to be resolved. The modernization project of Chimkent Refinery has become a key cooperation project between China and Kazakhstan. In the same month that the refinery produced qualified products, the government of Kazakhstan announced self-sufficiency in high-quality fuel oil domestically, temporarily suspended fuel oil imports, and began negotiations to export gasoline to neighboring countries in Central Asia. Although Kazakhstan has abundant energy resources, it once had to import refined oil products from abroad due to insufficient deep processing technology capabilities. The successful renovation of the Shymkent Refinery can be said to have brought historic changes to Kazakhstan. ”Xu Tao said. Looking ahead to the future, there is great potential for cooperation between China and Kazakhstan, and it is bound to have great achievements. The cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in emerging fields has broad prospects. For example, due to various historical factors, including Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries are facing fragile ecological environments. Currently, Kazakhstan hopes to maintain its advantage as a food producing country while also protecting the ecological environment. This means that China and Kazakhstan can strengthen cooperation in the field of agricultural technology. This is also one of the things we are currently working on. Currently, Yangling Demonstration Zone in Shaanxi Province has established the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Agricultural Technology Exchange and Training Demonstration Base, which has many projects underway in Kazakhstan. In addition, many private enterprises have also begun to make efforts in the field of agricultural science. For example, Shaanxi Xi'an Aiju Grain and Oil Industry Group has promoted 'contract agriculture' in Kazakhstan, solving local farmers' concerns about sales and promoting agricultural cooperation between China and Kazakhstan. ”Xu Tao said. Chinese private enterprises are playing an undeniable positive role. As the saying goes, "Our cooperation with Kazakhstan is exploring new paths and methods, and we are striving to achieve better communication, living, and working under the same sky