China & Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

China: Hosted WAIC 2026, launched WAICO, announced AI training and cooperation initiatives, positioning itself as global AI governance leader.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: Met with Xi in Shanghai, signed cooperation documents, and attended WAIC as part of state visit.

China: Kazakhstan's ties with China are part of its multi-vector foreign policy, relevant for economic cooperation.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: Tokayev consolidates power through the election and constitutional reforms, potentially extending his rule. His balancing act between Russia and the West remains crucial for Kazakhstan's geopolitical position.

China: China was mentioned by Donald Trump as a country he would not be comfortable with taking Iran's uranium stockpile, indicating its peripheral involvement in the discussions.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, expressed his country's willingness to store Iran's uranium stockpile, indicating Kazakhstan's active role in international nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

China: Accounts for 15% of computing power among top 500 AI supercomputers, according to the scientific panel report.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: President of Kazakhstan; mentioned as chair of council where Ebtesam Almazrouei is a member.