The China-Kazakhstan Year of Cultural Exchange opened in Beijing on Tuesday, with artists from both countries shared the stage in a showcase of music, dance and fashion designed to highlight the ties between the two countries.
At the opening ceremony, artists from China and Kazakhstan jointly performed folk songs, pop singings, and dances. They also staged a fashion show.
The performance showcased the cultural achievements of both countries and highlighted the results of China-Kazakhstan cultural exchanges.
"The opening ceremony of the China-Kazakhstan Year of Cultural Exchange was designed with simplicity and elegance as its main style. The program included artists of the two countries performing the works of other country and both countries. The event has deepened mutual understanding among artists, promoted cultural exchange, and strengthened friendship between the two peoples and mutual prosperity of the two countries," said Shan Chong, chief director of the opening ceremony.
"I hope our artists and youth can continue to exchange in different forms and build a bridge of communication between hearts," said Tan Weiwei, a Chinese singer.
The event was jointly organized by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan.
The two countries will hold themed performances, exhibitions, joint archaeological activities and art seminars throughout the year.
China-Kazakhstan Year of Cultural Exchange opens in Beijing
China-Kazakhstan Year of Cultural Exchange opens in Beijing
The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting concluded in east China's Suzhou on Saturday, yielding fruitful results and laying significant groundwork for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November.
The trade ministers' meeting focused on "building an open and predictable regional and multilateral economic and trade order" and "fostering new engines of innovative and dynamic trade and investment cooperation."
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao briefed the media on the meeting's outcomes at a press conference.
Wang said the meeting issued a joint statement titled the Suzhou Statement, and approved the latest edition of the APEC Roadmap for Innovative, Competitive and Resilient Services.
All parties agreed to advance policy innovation and reform in services trade, build an open and predictable investment environment, improve regional trade facilitation and supply chain resilience, strengthen standards coordination, and enhance intellectual property protection, Wang told the media.
He also said that substantial progress was made on a framework document for regional digital trade cooperation and the ministers emphasized promoting inclusive AI development, strengthening AI-related trade, and bridging the digital divide to ensure shared benefits from digital transformation.
The minister noted that the outcomes of the meeting demonstrated strong cooperation willingness, highlighted an innovation-oriented approach, and reflected inclusiveness and shared benefits. "The fact that Asia-Pacific economies can come together, uphold the original aspiration of promoting trade and investment liberalization and facilitation while supporting economic growth and prosperity, and engage in in-depth discussions on the important issue of 'where multilateral and regional economic and trade cooperation is headed,' fully demonstrates that open regionalism and true multilateralism enjoy broad support, and that mutual success and shared development serve the fundamental interests of all economies," Wang said.
2026 APEC trade ministers' meeting concludes with fruitful results
