Students, Doctoral Students and Faculty Members of the Department of Chinese Studies Participate in the Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum

On September 25, 2026, the Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum was held at Koktobe Hall in Almaty. The high-level international event was attended by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The forum brought together representatives of government institutions, business communities, leading corporations and development institutions from Kazakhstan and China.

Students, doctoral students and faculty members of the Department of Chinese Studies actively participated in the forum. For the students, the event provided a valuable opportunity to apply their Chinese language skills in a real professional environment and to further develop their competencies in professional and intercultural communication.

Students of the Department provided organizational support to the forum by welcoming and accompanying guests from the People’s Republic of China, assisting them in navigating the venue, facilitating communication between Chinese delegates and the organizers, and supporting professional interpreters.

The participation of Chinese Studies students in an international business event provided them with valuable practical experience. They had the opportunity to apply their language skills in real-life communication situations, become familiar with the specific features of official and business communication, and interact directly with representatives of Chinese companies and organizations.

The participation of doctoral students and faculty members was also significant from both academic and professional perspectives. The forum provided an opportunity to learn more about current areas of investment and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, establish professional contacts, and gain a deeper understanding of the practical dimensions of bilateral cooperation.

The Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum served as an important international platform for discussing trade, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The agenda included the development of transport and logistics corridors, industrial cooperation and deep processing, as well as integration in the digital economy and financial sectors. More than 600 delegates participated in the forum.

For the Department of Chinese Studies, participation in international events of this scale is particularly valuable as it enables students to connect academic knowledge with practical professional experience. Alongside advanced knowledge of the Chinese language, history and culture, future specialists need practical skills in interpreting, business communication and intercultural interaction.

Participation in the forum provided students, doctoral students and faculty members of the Department of Chinese Studies with an important opportunity for professional development, practical learning and contribution to strengthening professional and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and China.