Alatau City Signs 24 Agreements with Investment Potential of Up to USD 6 Billion During China Roadshow
The event brought together representatives of government agencies, developers, and technology companies from both Kazakhstan and China. Participants were introduced to Alatau City’s key development priorities, including the advantages of its special legal regime, investor incentives, and comprehensive project support through a one-stop-shop framework.
Learning from Shenzhen’s Development Experience
A key focus of the visit was learning from Shenzhen’s development experience. Over the past 45 years, Shenzhen has evolved from a small fishing village into a global innovation center with a population of more than 17 million people. The city is home to leading technology companies such as Huawei, Tencent, DJI, and BYD. Best practices from Shenzhen’s development and digital governance model are expected to be incorporated into the planning and management of Alatau City.
During the roadshow, the Kazakh delegation held a series of bilateral meetings with senior executives from some of China’s largest corporations, including Ping An Group, China Resources, CSCEC International, Funde-Gemdale Group, CIMC, Sunwah Group, and SINOMACH Hainan Development.
Strategic Agreements and Priority Areas
The most tangible outcome of the discussions was the signing of 24 cooperation agreements. The agreements cover joint projects in manufacturing, energy, logistics, high technology, and the digital economy, with a total investment potential of up to USD 6 billion.
The agreements include cooperation on the localization of next-generation battery production and energy storage systems. Additional partnerships were established in the areas of advanced agricultural machinery manufacturing, electric mobility, and charging infrastructure development.
Chinese companies are also expected to participate in the construction of industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, engineering networks, and transport and logistics assets, as well as in the implementation of advanced Smart City technologies.
The successful completion of the Shenzhen roadshow demonstrated growing interest from international businesses in Alatau City. Efforts to attract strategic investors will continue during the next stage of engagement, including upcoming business events in Hong Kong involving leading financial institutions, banks, and technology companies.
