Since China National Chemical Engineering Group Corp announced the establishment of an integrated petrochemicals complex and infrastructure project in Kazakhstan last year, it has been providing crucial support in upgrading Kazakhstan's petrochemical industry and boosting the country's economic growth.
China and Kazakhstan have been stepping up cooperation on renewable energy projects in recent years, aiming to leverage Kazakhstan's vast renewable resources with China's advanced technology and investment capacity.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on July 2 that China and Kazakhstan have established a unique permanent comprehensive strategic partnership.
In a bustling freight terminal in northwest China, rows of brand-new electric vehicles gleam in the noonday sun, while workers use forklifts and cranes to stack containers onto waiting trains.
A dedicated rail terminal for freight between Xi'an, Shaanxi province, and Kazakhstan came online recently, and is expected to boost the growing trade between China and Central Asia.