Cultural Exchange

To further implement the Joint Statement of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan signed by the two heads of state in Astana on July 3, 2024, the International Cooperation Center of the National Development and Reform Commission of China sent a letter to Mr. Jiangbur Akhmetberikov, Chairman on the Kazakh side of the Kazakhstan–China International Economic Development Center.
The letter highly recognized the Center’s important role in promoting cooperation between China and Kazakhstan and expressed the intention to strengthen communication and jointly advance cooperation in economy, culture, and sports.
It also emphasized the role of people-to-people diplomacy and encouraged continued contributions to the Belt and Road Initiative and shared development between the two countries.

In order to better promote trade exchanges, investment cooperation, and the development of cultural and sports exchanges between China and Kazakhstan, Mr. Song Jianlin, the Chinese Chairman of the Kazakhstan–China International Economic Development Center, introduced Kazakh Kuresi (traditional wrestling) to China in 2017 and established it at the Jintai Art Museum in Beijing.
Subsequently, he recommended classic Henan Opera productions from China, including The Legend of the White Snake and Xuanzang, to Kazakhstan, where they participated in the Zhanati Khadzhiyev International Theatre Festival and won the Outstanding Organization Award and the Outstanding Individual Performance Award.
Later, Mr. Song Jianlin was elected Vice President of the World Kazakh Wrestling Federation in 2019.

In light of the deepening economic and cultural integration between China and Kazakhstan, the Kazakhstan–China International Economic Development Center has become an important bridge for communication and exchange between the governments and civil sectors of both countries. The establishment of the Center has created a new platform to showcase and further promote the comprehensive integration and development of economic and cultural ties between China and Kazakhstan.

Due to its long-term, stable, and effective efforts in promoting development across various sectors between China and Kazakhstan, the Kazakhstan–China International Economic Development Center has earned widespread acclaim from enterprises on both sides, as well as high recognition from the governments of China and Kazakhstan.

The Kazakhstan Jianzhong Law Firm was established jointly with Inner Mongolia Jianzhong Law Firm.
Inner Mongolia Jianzhong Law Firm has been ranked Band 1 for Corporate/Commercial Law by Chambers & Partners 14 times and is once again featured in the Chambers Greater China Guide 2025.

Master Shi Yanwu, a 34th-generation disciple of the Shaolin Temple and a recognized inheritor of world intangible cultural heritage Shaolin Kung Fu, was born in 1970 into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Starting martial arts at age six, he is the only authentic master proficient in the seven ultimate Shaolin techniques, earning the title “China’s Number One Martial Monk.” His signature skill, Iron Crotch Gong, won the World’s Top Kung Fu Award in 1995 and is recorded in the World Famous People Registry and the Guinness World Records for Kung Fu.
Master Shi has visited over 100 countries, winning numerous international martial arts competitions. He has served as Chief Instructor of Shaolin Monks, Special Coach for the Chinese Armed Police, and currently holds leadership roles in multiple cultural and martial arts foundations, including directing the China Shaolin Zen Martial Medical Development Public Fund and leading the Shi Yanwu Shaolin Monk Troupe.

• cultural and sports exchanges, promoting the influence of Kazakh Kures (wrestling) in China.
  Pictured with Kazakhstan’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yerbol Murzabosynov, and the President of the Kazakhstan Olympic Committee at the Asian Winter Games.
  
• Building bridges of friendship
  Accompanied the Hunan provincial government delegation to sports venues with the Chairman of the Kazakh Kures Federation, Damir.
  
• Promoting government and business cooperation Facilitated meetings between the Governor of Zhambyl Region, Yerbol Karashukoev, and Chinese enterprise representatives.
  

At the festival, the youth troupe won the award for Outstanding Organization at the Zhanati Khadzhiev International Drama Festival; at the same time, Wu Sujin, who played the lead role in the play "The Legend of the White Snake", won the award for Outstanding Individual Performance.

On November 29, the Kazakhstan–China International Economic Development Center Jianzhong International Law Firm was officially inaugurated in Astana.
The ceremony was attended by key figures including H.E. Jiangbul Akhmetbekov, Chairman of the Kazakhstan–China Economic Development Center (Kazakhstan side), Song Jianzhong, Director of Jianzhong Law Firm, as well as representatives from the Kazakh Parliament, Astana City Council, and business leaders from both countries.
In his speech, H.E. Akhmetbekov highlighted that the establishment of Jianzhong International Law Firm represents a significant step in deepening Sino-Kazakh legal cooperation and promoting high-quality economic and trade relations. He expressed confidence that the firm would serve as a bridge for legal exchanges and business collaboration between the two nations.
The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of the firm’s plaque, officially marking the start of its operations.