China and Kazakhstan Ministers Vow to Deepen Trade Cooperation

China’s Commerce Minister said Beijing is ready to work with Kazakhstan to upgrade and expand bilateral trade following talks between the two countries’ trade chiefs on 21 Aug. The discussions focused on boosting cooperation in emerging industries and accelerating the development of new trade formats. Both sides agreed to explore additional areas for collaboration as they seek to lift overall trade levels. The meeting underscores Beijing’s intent to deepen economic ties with Central Asian partners amid efforts to diversify supply chains and promote higher-value exchanges.