On June 8, 2025, Dr. Chan Young Bang, President of KIMEP University, gave an interview to Xinhua News Agency on the sidelines of the Second China–Central Asia Summit, held in Astana, Kazakhstan. In his conversation with journalist Ms. Miao Xiaojuan, Dr. Bang discussed the growing political and economic ties between China and the nations of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan. He highlighted China’s expanding role in the region—particularly in infrastructure, trade, and diplomacy—and expressed confidence in the summit’s success and its potential to strengthen regional cooperation. His remarks emphasized both Kazakhstan’s strategic role and the broader significance of China–Central Asia relations.