Prospects for Scientific and Innovative Interaction Between China and Kazakhstan Within the Belt and Road Initiative

Abstract

The dynamic economic growth of China, the expansion of trade, the huge demographic potential, the development of innovations and the introduction of new technologies have attracted the attention of politicians and researchers from around the world. A new level of economic integration between Kazakhstan and China requires enhanced cooperation in not only the political, trade, financial sectors, but also, which is no less important, in the field of education and innovation. This is due to the fact that not only politicians, businessmen, but also ordinary people will join the system of relations in the process of economic integration of the two countries, with their help joint production and joint products will be created. Implementation of the Belt and Road initiative raises new challenges for Kazakhstan and China's cultural and educational spheres. The goal of the research is to examine the prospects of cooperation and innovation in the field of education within the context of the Belt and Road initiative, identify the main areas of educational cooperation and identify key areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China. This article contributes  to  the  sense  of  the  Belt  and  Road initiative to improve the theory and practice of international cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in the field of education and innovation.

The economic and political interaction between Kazakhstan and China is well studied in world Chinese studies, while cooperation in the field of education still requires research and systematization since this area makes a great contribution to the promotion of China's interests, values and the development of Chinese influence in the region. Thus, this article is intended to fill the gap in this area. This article contributes to the sense of the Belt and Road initiative to improve the theory and practice of international cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in the field of education.