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FM: Xi's Astana trip renews friendship, charts course for development
CGTN
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the second China-Central Asia Summit in the Kazakh capital of Astana helped renew traditional friendship and draw a blueprint for development together with heads of state of the five Central Asian...
UK Organization to Launch Social-Emotional Education Programs for Uzbek Children
Times of Central Asia
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June 18, 2025
The UK-based non-profit organization Think Equal is preparing to launch social-emotional education programs for young children in Uzbekistan, according to a report from the Dunyo Information Agency. The initiative was announced following a meeting...
President of Uzbekistan attends second "Central Asia - China" summit in Astana
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the second "Central Asia – China" summit in Astana on June 17, UzA reported. The event, chaired by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was also attended by President...
Personal Data of 16 Million Kazakh Citizens Leaked
Times of Central Asia
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June 17, 2025
Kazakhstan has experienced one of the most extensive personal data breaches in its history. According to Olzhas Satiev, President of the Center for Analysis and Investigation of Cyber Attacks (CARKA), over 16.3 million records, representing nearly...
How Kazakh Designers Reclaim History’s Fragments, Crafting Powerful Stories
The Astana Times
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June 15, 2025
ASTANA — What does it mean to carry the Kazakh spirit into fashion? For designers like Aigul Kuandykova from Mechanical Piano and Zhanar Shuraeva from Quraq Korpe (Quilt mattress), it is not about looking to the past for nostalgia’s sake, but...
Experiencing TCM craze at China-Kazakhstan Traditional Medicine Center
Global Times
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A Kazakh boy experiences massage therapy at the China-Kazakhstan Traditional Medicine Center in Astana, on June 12, 2025. Photo: Hu Yuwei/GT As I stepped into the China-Kazakhstan Traditional Medicine Center in Astana, I was greeted by a bustling...
From Xi'an to Astana: China, Central Asia to draw new blueprint for cooperation at summit
Xinhua News Agency
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ASTANA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of China and five Central Asian countries convene Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for the second China-Central Asia Summit, with the aim of charting the course for future cooperation and deepening...
Chinese Investor Backs Major Agro-Processing Initiative In Kazakhstan's Turkestan
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 17. Kazakhstan's Turkestan region will host a new plant for deep processing of agricultural products with private investment from China's Qingdao Wanlin Food Co, Ltd. for $90 million, Trend...
The 100 best movies of the 21st century
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Between streaming services and superhero blockbusters, the way we watch and think about movies has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. But through that period of upheaval, which films have truly stood the test of time? To find out, we...
In Kazakhstan, Gender Imbalance Persists Even Among Teenagers
Times of Central Asia
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June 17, 2025
A recent study by Finprom.kz, conducted in partnership with the National Statistics Bureau, sheds light on how Kazakhstani citizens allocate their time across work, leisure, and household duties. The findings reveal significant gender disparities...
Central Asia–China Summit yields new agreements on trade, connectivity, and culture
Daryo
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June 18, 2025
Leaders of Central Asian countries and China signed a series of multilateral agreements during the Second Central Asia–China Summit, marking a step forward in regional cooperation across trade, infrastructure, and cultural ties. Source:...
How Kazakhstan Can Build a Non-Resource-Based Growth Model
The Diplomat
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June 17, 2025
Over the past two decades, Central Asia has experienced steady and often impressive economic growth. According to experts, Central Asian countries have consistently outpaced both global and developing country growth averages. In 2024, the combined...
Bitegt Develops Blockchain Training Module With UNICEF to Close Gender Digital Skills Gap
The Fintech Times
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June 18, 2025
Crypto exchange and Web3 company Bitget has joined forces with UNICEF Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people. A three-year partnership agreement, which enrols Bitget into the Game Changers Coalition led by...
"China Tourism Year" kicks off in Kazakhstan
Xinhua News Agency
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ASTANA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of Kazakhstan's "China Tourism Year" was held on Monday at the National Museum of Kazakhstan, with around 300 guests from China and Kazakhstan in attendance. Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism...
Interview: Cultural exchanges inject new momentum into Kazakhstan-China ties, says Kazakh minister
Xinhua News Agency
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ASTANA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Cultural and people-to-people exchanges are nurturing the friendship between Kazakhstan and China and injecting fresh momentum into bilateral ties, Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva told Xinhua....
China, Kazakhstan to boost ties for regional, global peace, development
China Daily Global
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hold talks at the presidential palace in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] ASTANA -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to...
Xinhua Headlines: China, Kazakhstan to boost ties for regional, global peace, development
Xinhua News Agency
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hold talks at the presidential palace in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen) ASTANA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that...
Tajik, Chinese leaders meet in Astana, sign new agreements to deepen strategic partnership
Asia Plus
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15:11, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus President Emomali Rahmon and President Xi Jinping have discussed trade, investment, security, and technological cooperation during second “Central Asia–China” Summit On June 17, 2025, President of Tajikistan Emomali...
Exclusive: Second China-Central Asia Summit to inject strong momentum into regional cooperation, says Kazakh Ambassador
Global Times
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A view of Astana, capital of Kazakhstan Photo: VCGEditor's Note: Since the first China-Central Asia Summit was held in Xi'an in May 2023, China's relations with Central Asian countries have entered a new era. A series of cooperative initiatives...
Birmingham scored a major international sporting event, a first for the US in nearly a decade
AL.com - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
Boccia, a game of strategy and precision played by athletes with disabilities, will bring the world back to Birmingham in summer 2026. Hot off the completion of the World Police and Fire Games, that brought athletes from more than 70 countries,...