The meeting between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of China Xi Jinping in Tianjin became one of the key events on the eve of the SCO Summit, DKNews.kz reports.
Chinese media coverage
Chinese outlets widely reported on the visit, each highlighting the aspects most relevant to Beijing.
- Historical context (Xinhua): The agency stressed the symbolic nature of the visit, noting its coincidence with the 80th anniversary commemorations of World War II victory. For China, Kazakhstan’s participation in such events confirmed the trustful character of bilateral relations. At the center of Xinhua’s publications were Xi Jinping’s words that regardless of global changes, China and Kazakhstan must adhere to good-neighborliness and work together to build a fair international order.
- Practical outcomes (CGTN): The broadcaster focused on tangible results, noting the signing of more than 20 agreements covering energy, technological cooperation, education, sports, and wildlife protection. Tokayev underlined that relations had reached the highest level in history, with record trade volumes achieved last year. Xi Jinping, in turn, emphasized the need for mutual support and raising cooperation to a new level.
- Reserved tone (gov.cn): The government portal limited itself to cautious diplomatic statements without detailing the signed documents, quoting Xi’s thesis that China and Kazakhstan must remain good neighbors and partners regardless of the international environment.
- Strategic perspective (MFA of China): The Foreign Ministry stressed the strategic foundation of the partnership, describing Kazakhstan and China as “neighbors who can trust and rely on each other.” Special attention was paid to energy, the development of transport corridors, and cultural exchanges — especially ahead of the upcoming Year of Cultural Exchange between the two countries.
Conclusion
Chinese media presented the meeting between Xi Jinping and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as a significant step in strengthening the strategic partnership. Yet, each platform emphasized its own angle: Xinhua — symbolic continuity, CGTN — practical achievements, gov.cn — diplomatic restraint, MFA — strategic perspective.
