On September 30, 2025, Astana International University (AIU), a branch of Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU Kazakhstan), hosted a cultural event dedicated to the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day of the People's Republic of China.
AIU faculty and students, as well as invited guests, participated in the event. Among the guests of honor were Han Chunlin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, and Wang Qinping, Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Astana.
The event became a shining example of the strengthening of cultural dialogue and strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China, offering participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the culture, traditions, national cuisine, music, and crafts of China.
"I sincerely congratulate you on one of the most ancient and revered holidays of the Chinese people – the Mid-Autumn Festival." This day has long symbolized family unity, harmony, and prosperity, and the shining full moon has become the embodiment of the continuity of generations and hope for a bright future. I also congratulate our Chinese colleagues on the upcoming National Day of the People's Republic of China. China occupies a special place among Kazakhstan's strategic partners. We wish the People's Republic of China a peaceful life, stability, prosperity, and new achievements," noted Serik Irsaliev, President of Astana International University.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin noted the significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival—an ancient symbol of family unity and spiritual values. The ambassador emphasized the symbolic significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival as an ancient symbol of family unity and spiritual values, and spoke about China's achievements over 76 years—from becoming the world's second-largest economy to eradicating absolute poverty and actively participating in global governance.
Thus, this event made another contribution to the development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, laying a further foundation for interaction in the fields of politics, economics, education and culture.