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Hey Peter how do you know about Kazakhstan

Well it’s one of our neighboring countries

How does Kazakhstan connect with the Belt and Road Initiative

Three years ago the great concept of the Silk Road Economic Belt

began to take shape around the world

Three years later

the young city of Astana (renamed Nur-Sultan in March 2019)

the Kazakh capital is booming on the back of the Belt and Road Initiative

Then how’s everything going in Kazakhstan

Very positive More than 3,000 Chinese companies

are now based in Kazakhstan

making them Nur-Sultan's main force in developing connectivity

Today's China-Kazakhstan cooperation is moving towards

diversified development and shining in areas

such as finance and tourism

That’s pretty cool

I am eager to explore more about Kazakhstan

Let’s go

Hello everyone

Welcome to our Intercultural Business Tour

I am your lecturer Qiang Weiru

from Dalian University of Foreign Languages

So now

please hop on our tour bus and I’ll be guiding you

today to explore the business scenario in Kazakhstan

The Belt and Road Initiative has ushered

in an upsurge in China- Kazakhstan cooperation

on economy trade production capacity energy and technology

The two countries are working to improve cross-border connectivity

bringing China’s transportation advantages on land and by sea

with the world’s biggest landlocked country

to turn Kazakhstan into a key hub

for transportation on the Eurasia continent

Firstly I’d like you to enjoy a video

and find out some interesting facts about Kazakhstan

Before you start let’s look at some word tips

steppe

indomitable

nomadic

valiant

emerald

Almaty

Akorda

mosque

synagogue

triennial

UN Rio+20 Conference

Okay now let’s start watching the video

It is advisable you take down notes on the following questions

1 What symbolises the nomadic freedom of Kazakhstan

2 What was Kazakhstan historically abundant in

3 What natural beauty does Kazakhstan boast

4 How does education prove to be important in Kazakhstan

Ready Now let’s watch it

Kazakhstan where history has been written

on the windblown steppe and the future glitters

in thousands of lights on the horizon

For Kazakhstan

its past surely informed the indomitable spirit it exhibits today

From the wild horses and endless steppe

that symbolize nomadic freedom

to the rapidly growing infrastructure and vibrant cities

the country knows now

Kazakhstan has evolved and adapted

to become successful stable and independent

Not in spite of its history but because of it

According to ancient writings

the Kazakhs were valiant and courageous

Innovative adaptable

They played a defining role shaping central Eurasia

Today what’s past is prologue

as Kazakhstan again takes center stage as

a dynamic leader in the region

Today Kazakhstan

a country of more than a hundred ethnic groups and 17 religions

is well known for its religious tolerance and ethnic diversity

Historically this former breadbasket

of the Soviet Union was also a large producer of metals

coal oil and livestock products

Today this abundance of natural resources is

at the heart of the Kazakh economy

On a clear day

there is no sky more blue

no clouds more majestic than those rolling over

the steppe or kissing the peaks of the Tianshan Mountain

Kazakhstan also boasts emerald green pine forests and miles

of deep canyons where the light plays red

and gold and shadows cast a spell on anyone with view

to the canyon walls

The mountains host a variety of adventurers in every season

from skiing snowboarding and skating to hiking

riding and camping

Kazakhstan offers something for everyone

But apart from the varied and stunning natural

beauty of the country cities have grown

High-rise buildings and green space mingle

with the new but historically minded Opera House

and the presidential residence the Akorda

Massive shopping malls rise up alongside the ultra-modern peace

and harmony palace pyramid

The importance of education to the country is reflected

in its 99.7% literacy rate - one of the highest in the world

Almaty about 300 kilometers to the south of Astana

is the banking and trade center of the country

Kazakhstan also boasts beautiful mosques churches

and synagogues that are representative

of Kazakhstan’s policy of religious and ethnic tolerance

In fact Kazakhstan initiated and hosts triennial congresses

of leaders of world and traditional religions

with the fifth one in 2015

The past and present meet on the grasslands

in the mountains and now in the bustling cities

The stories and promises are whispered

through the canyons as Kazakhstan continues

to build a new Silk Road

an international center for trade and commerce

and a new legacy for the 21st century

Peace and harmony

however don’t just come with tolerance and cooperation

The people of the world must be fed body mind and spirit

2014 to 2024 has been designated

as the UN decade of sustainable energy for all

That’s why Kazakhstan is opening doors to wind

solar and other alternative energy technologies

while also developing its massive petroleum natural gas

and mineral extraction industries

The miles of open steppe make the perfect solar

and wind energy labs

Kazakhstan’s green bridge initiative supported

by the UN Rio+20 Conference is another important

initiative being undertaken in Kazakhstan

As the world’s largest landlocked country

Kazakhstan has never taken water for granted

That’s why the country is focused

on developing new systems

technologies and international relationships

for securing the world’s water supply

Kazakhstan has transformed

from a recipient to a donor of international aid

As one of the most dynamically growing economies

with a double-digit GDP per capita growth during its independence

and leading rates in foreign investment influx in the region

Kazakhstan announced the launch

of a cos-aid official development assistance program

In fact it has been more than six years

since the country began providing assistance in the region

and to Afghanistan

The prism of progress is a complex set of angles

and lines that connect past to present

and present to future

For Kazakhstan

that vision has been hard one through the ages

But the strife known by the people has also created

a sense of shared responsibility

a sense of place and purpose and drive that inspire the nation

to take its lessons beyond its borders to the world

When today goes into the history books

Kazakhstan will have written many chapters

about peace and progress innovation and ideas

These values were born upon the steppe by the people

who set their eyes on a bright new horizon

and a world of endless possibility

So have you got all the answers

Now let’s check your answers

1 What symbolises the nomadic freedom of Kazakhstan

The wild horses and endless steppe

2 What was Kazakhstan historically abundant in

Metals coal oil and livestock products

3 What natural beauty does Kazakhstan boast

Emerald green pine forests and miles of deep canyons

4 How does education prove to be important in Kazakhstan

The importance of education to the country is reflected

in its 99.7% literacy rate - one of the highest in the world

Now let’s move on to the Country Profile

of Kazakhstan and learn more about

the basic info of this country

Its official name is The Republic of Kazahstan

The official language is Kazakh and Russian

The currency is Tenge (KZT)

And the capital city is Nur-sultan

Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country

in the world and also the world’s largest landlocked country

It is located in the central Asia in the vast

and relatively isolated space between Eurasia

bordering Russian to the north and northwest China to the east

Kazakhstan has a long and rich history

from a nomadic civilization before the first millennium B.C.

through many expansions and historic transitions

to the modern nation-state it is today

Ethnic Kazakhs constitute the majority

of the country’s population

Other ethnic groups in Kazakhstan include Russians Uzbeks etc

The fusion of different ethnic groups has created a unique culture

that relies on both an agricultural and an industrial way of life

Kazakhstan is rich in natural resources such as oil

natural gas and minerals

After it gained independence in 1991

Kazakhstan went through a period of economic decline

Since then

a series of economic reforms have allowed Kazakhstan’s economy

to gain tremendous growth and move toward unexplored industries

in the energy sector

which were largely untapped before

Now 87% of Kazakhstan’s electricity is generated

from fossil fuels

with 12% produced from hydro power and less

than one percent from solar and wind facilities

Coal produced in the northern part of the country

is used to create more than 70%

of the country’s electricity supply

Kazakhstan has some of the largest uranium preservation

in the world and is the world’s largest uranium producer

By entering the year 2020

Kazakhstan’s economy is highly energy-intensive

and consumes two to three times more energy

than the average for OECD countries

Today Kazakhstan is still struggling to maintain a balance

between its industrial and agricultural sectors

but in general

Kazakhs are in a period of growth and improvement

As Kazakhstan strives to open its economy and borders

to the rest of the world

those who wish to invest or do business with Kazakhstan

should be aware of the unique business culture

and etiquette of the country