China’s Foreign Ministry announced countermeasures against two ministers from Paraguay and Belize. Spokesperson Mao Ning linked the decision to their actions concerning Taiwan.
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen air links between Kazakhstan and China. The deal is intended to offer passengers more travel options and smoother connections.
Atyrau region governor Bolat Akchulakov discussed the region’s investment potential with China’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin. Chinese companies were invited to an investment forum planned for early next year.
Mao Ning urged the United States to uphold the one-China principle and the three joint communiqués between China and the US. She said the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair and does not allow outside interference.
Kazakhstan’s Consulate General in Shanghai held a roundtable for Republic Day. Experts discussed the country’s international role and cooperation with China.
Revenue at China’s major cultural and related enterprises grew 4.3% year on year in the first three quarters of 2026. Businesses in 16 cultural sectors associated with emerging formats reported an 8.9% increase.
Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Crystal Growth Foundation have launched the official website of the Russian Industrial Zone in Egypt. Companies can use it to apply to locate production there.
China’s manufacturing PMI fell 0.8 percentage points from the previous month to 49.3% in October. The non-manufacturing index dropped to 49.7%, while the composite PMI output index also came in at 49.7%.
Astana wrestler Bagdat Sabaz has won bronze at the world wrestling championships taking place in the city. He beat Azerbaijan’s Hasrat Jafarov 7–5 in the decisive match.
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov met with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) President Zhou Xinhuai in Astana. They discussed the status of a plan to expand the Shymkent refinery’s annual capacity from 6 million to 12 million tonnes of oil.
Artists from Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region performed at the Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing. The program featured folk music, songs, kuis and traditional dances.
A page titled “State visit to China” appeared on the website of Germany’s Federal President. It contains no information about the visit’s dates or programme.
Russia presented its system for training workers in line with economic needs at an event in China. Participants also discussed joint vocational education projects and preparations for a Russian-Chinese alliance.
A workshop and tournament in the Kazakh intellectual game togyzkumalak took place at the Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing on October 25. The event, titled “Ұлттық мұра – ұрпаққа аманат,” was held in honor of Republic Day.
Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission has issued a preliminary determination in an anti-dumping investigation into foil imports from China and imposed a provisional duty.
Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission has opened an anti-dumping investigation into certain cotton yarn of 48 counts and above originating in and/or exported from China.
Kazakhstan presented initiatives to develop water-saving agriculture at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Its agriculture ministry delegation took part in events at the 33rd Yangling Agricultural Exhibition in Shaanxi province.
Russian and Chinese representatives gave a high assessment of prospects for cooperation in general education. The Chinese delegation also visited School No. 606 in St Petersburg.
Russia and Madagascar plan to continue cooperation in education. Talks covered Russian-language instruction, teacher training and participation in international education projects.
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