Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with leading Chinese tech firms in Shanghai on July 16, focusing on investments in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. Discussions with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) centered on the potential for building Central Asia’s first electric vehicle battery plant in Kazakhstan. The meetings signal Kazakhstan’s ambition to become a regional hub for technological development. Tokayev also engaged with other major players to explore collaborative opportunities in various tech sectors. This push for investment reflects Kazakhstan's strategic efforts to diversify its economy and embrace innovation. The talks demonstrate a strengthening partnership between Kazakhstan and China in the technological realm. Further details about the potential battery plant and other agreements are expected to be released.