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The South China Morning Post will host its China Conference in Astana, Kazakhstan in September, following a Hong Kong delegation to Central Asia. This marks the first such event by a local media outlet in the region, aiming to explore new opportunities and showcase the area's dynamism.

China and Kazakhstan agreed to establish a joint grain-trading platform during talks in Astana, with discussions also covering long-term supply contracts, logistics hubs, dry ports, and technology cooperation in storage and processing. The platform is expected to be modeled on China’s state-managed system.

Vladimir Putin is experiencing a series of setbacks that are causing discontent in Russia and casting doubt on his strategy. He attended the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Hong Kong's leader is visiting Kazakhstan to address the lack of direct flights between the two regions, with a local airline exploring potential three-times-a-week services. Discussions about incentives are underway, and Kazakh Invest officials are involved in the negotiations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a joint declaration titled '7 Principles of Friendship' during Putin's state visit to Astana. The agreement highlights shared history, economic collaboration, Eurasian integration, and cultural ties between Russia and Kazakhstan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana. The Russian delegation included over 30 high-ranking officials, such as cabinet members and the head of Rosatom.

Russia and Kazakhstan signed an agreement to build the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The agreement was announced during a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Kazakhstan for the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit to sign deals with Astana and address Armenia's European Union (EU) aspirations, signaling potential pressure on Armenia ahead of its June 7 elections.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met to discuss cooperation and attended the opening of the China-Russia Expo. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states leaders' summit in Astana. The two leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation between their countries.