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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Almaty, October 26 (Xinhua) — As Beijing embarks on implementing its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which outlines the country's strategy for transitioning from quantitative growth to qualitative, innovative, and sustainable development, it is emphasizing technological sovereignty, a green economy, and greater global openness. These priorities directly impact the future of Kazakhstan and the countries of Central Asia, according to Kassymkhan Kapparov, a Kazakh economist and executive director of the Central Asian Development Institute, in an interview with Xinhua.
According to him, one of the key guidelines of the 15th Five-Year Plan is the continuation of a high-level policy of openness: China intends to deepen economic integration, develop foreign trade, create favorable conditions for foreign investment, and promote high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.
"The Belt and Road Initiative is no longer limited to infrastructure construction – it is becoming a platform for technological, digital, and investment integration between Eurasian countries. Its current stage focuses on digital technologies, logistics, industrial parks, financial cooperation, and sustainable development. Beijing is promoting the concept of mutual benefit and creating a platform for connecting production, scientific, and investment chains," the expert stated.
For Kazakhstan, this course opens a new window of opportunity, he believes. "Our country is a key historical and geographical bridge between China and Europe, and it is here that a new global and regional economic architecture can be formed, focused on the production and export of high-value-added products," Kapparov noted.
According to him, this is of strategic importance for Kazakhstan. "Our country is the central link in the land bridge between East and West, and therefore a natural partner for China in implementing its new economic policy. As part of the Belt and Road Initiative, Kazakhstan gains access to new markets, logistics routes, and investment flows, as well as the opportunity to develop industrial zones, high-tech agriculture, sustainable green energy, e-commerce hubs, and smart logistics projects," the expert said.
Furthermore, China's new model of openness facilitates regional coordination within Central Asia: as countries in the region strengthen trade and economic ties, Chinese demand for goods and Chinese capital become an important catalyst for integration and joint growth through the development of regional value chains, stated Kapparov. This, he believes, enables Kazakhstan and its neighbors not only to participate in the global economy but also to determine their own role within it.
"China's transition to a green and low-carbon economy is arguably one of the most important global processes of the coming decades. China has already become a global leader in the production of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles, making these technologies accessible to developing countries," the agency's source emphasized.
He noted that China intends to accelerate the development of renewable energy, improve industrial energy efficiency, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The implementation of this plan, according to the expert, will create new standards for international trade, investment, and industry.
"This course is of enormous importance for Kazakhstan. Firstly, it sets a benchmark for modernizing the national energy sector: from coal to renewable sources, from a raw materials-based model to green industrialization. Secondly, Chinese companies are ready to provide smart investments in solar and wind power plants, eco-friendly industrial parks, waste recycling, and water technologies, which creates new niches for joint projects," said K. Kapparov. The expert noted that such joint projects could become a catalyst for Kazakhstan's transition from a raw materials-based economy to a knowledge-based economy and sustainable production.
He also stated that China's transformation is closely linked to the idea of a "community with a shared future for humanity"—an approach where environmental, technological, and economic challenges are addressed jointly. Kapparov expressed the opinion that for Kazakhstan and other countries in the region, this means an opportunity to participate in the formation of a new architecture for global cooperation, where long-term success is determined not only by GDP growth but also by sustainability, innovation, and responsibility to future generations.
"China's 15th Five-Year Plan is not just an internal document, but a signal of the beginning of a new era of sustainable and mutually beneficial development. For Kazakhstan and Central Asia, it offers the opportunity to become active participants in the formation of a new global architecture—not on the periphery, but at the forefront. We must build our own growth strategy based on innovation, a green economy, and a deep partnership with China," the expert concluded.
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