China-Kazakhstan Summit: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met Xi Jinping in Shanghai, reaffirming the “eternal comprehensive strategic partnership” and backing a 2027–2030 roadmap on trade, investment, AI and regional security, with bilateral trade at a record $49bn and Chinese investment above $30bn. World AI Deal: Twenty-nine countries, including Kazakhstan, signed an agreement in Shanghai to create the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, headquartered in Shanghai. Eurasian Logistics Push: Tokayev told Chinese business leaders Kazakhstan aims to become a key Eurasian logistics hub, building a unified digital freight ecosystem and Smart Cargo “single window” to speed customs and cross-border trade. Digital Tenge & Data Center Valley: Kazakhstan is moving ahead with digital priorities, including the Data Center Valley project in Ekibastuz to build AI and cloud infrastructure. Energy & Industry Projects: Talks also covered a planned 15-million-ton Kuryk multifunctional port in Mangistau, a first pumped-storage plant in Almaty region, and CATL’s potential battery plant in Kazakhstan. Wildfire Response: A major forest fire broke out in the Semey Ormany reserve in Abai region, with 200+ personnel and aircraft deployed. Transport Update: Air Astana will suspend Dubai flights from July 21 due to security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Sports: Kazakhstan’s freestyle wrestlers won six medals at a Hungary ranking tournament, and the country ranked 24th in the KidsRights Index.