Kazakhstan’s exports of vegetable oils and oilseed meal to China have grown more than 3.7-fold over the past three seasons. Shipments in the last season totalled 657,000 tonnes, worth more than $438 million.
The Colisium Almaty international conference will take place in Almaty on November 20–21. Topics include music distribution on global platforms, overseas concerts and work with record labels.
An international roundtable on the musical heritage of China’s Kazakhs and Chinese composers was held at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory. The event concluded with a concert.
Kazakhstan and China agreed to increase the permitted frequency of flights from 150 to 180 per week. Chengdu and Kashgar will also be added to the route network.
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, urged Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party to abandon its platform advocating independence and stop what Beijing calls separatist actions.
Kazakh companies signed agreements worth about $100 million on the opening day of the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Around 40 producers are represented at Kazakhstan’s national pavilion.
The aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to increase regular flights between the two countries. Each Almaty–Tashkent and Astana–Tashkent route will be permitted up to 60 flights a week.
Kazakhstan and China discussed technical and vocational education, academic mobility and joint work in digital education. The talks took place during Education Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova’s working visit to China.
China’s Ministry of Finance has issued a notice on the 72nd book-entry discount government bond issue of 2026. The notice covers arrangements for the offering.
The China Coast Guard conducted a routine law-enforcement patrol in waters east of Taiwan. The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office announced the patrol.
China’s Defence Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said the People’s Liberation Army would oppose any attempt to seek Taiwan’s independence and any external military interference.
Kazakh and Chinese representatives discussed new ways to expand financial cooperation. Proposals included a joint private equity fund and a fund to support the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
‘Clayface’ led the global box office over the Halloween weekend with $22.8 million. ‘Resident Evil’ has reached $400 million in worldwide ticket sales.
Pakistan’s acting president Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani expressed grief over the loss of life in an earthquake in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. He offered condolences to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people.
The first shipment of equipment for a new gas processing plant in Zhanaozen has reached Yersai port. Three more ships carrying cargo are on their way to Kazakhstan.
Japan has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on nickel-based stainless steel imported from China and the separate customs territory comprising Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.
Japan has ordered inspections of okra originating in China and products processed from it. The measure was announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
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