Chinese Language Competition Qualifying Round to Be Held in Tbilisi
15 May
On 15 May, it was announced that the qualifying round of the 25th international “Chinese Bridge” competition will take place on 12 June at the Kakha Bendukidze Campus in Tbilisi.
The competition is open to undergraduate students studying Chinese. It consists of three stages: a speech, a Q&A session, and a performance segment.
Chinese Media Announces Official Visit of Georgian Parliament Speaker
16 May
On 16 May, Chinese state media agency Xinhua reported that Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili will pay an official visit to China from 18-20 May.
The visit is taking place at the invitation of Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
During the visit, the Georgian delegation will meet with senior officials of China’s legislative body. The sides will discuss strengthening Georgia-China relations, including political dialogue and economic cooperation.
Azerbaijani Artists’ Exhibition “Dialogue through Art” to Open in China
16 May
An exhibition of Azerbaijani artists will be held at the Today Art Museum in Beijing, according to AZERTAC on 16 May.
The exhibition, titled “Dialogue through Art”, will open on 20 May. It is organized by Azerbaijan’s Embassy in China in cooperation with the Innovation Center for Art and Travel and the AYDANI Gallery.
Around 20 Azerbaijani artists will be featured, presenting both classical fine art and contemporary digital works. The project aims to strengthen cultural diplomacy and expand creative ties between Azerbaijan and China.
Wang Xinping: Hosting WUF13 Shows Azerbaijan’s International Responsibility
16 May
Hosting the 13th session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13) demonstrates Azerbaijan’s high international responsibility, said Wang Xinping, professor at Southeast University in China, in an exclusive interview with AZERTAC on 16 May.
He noted that WUF13 is a high-level global platform and its hosting in Azerbaijan allows the country to share its experience in urban development and modern technology implementation.
Wang also stated that Chinese government, academic, and business delegations will participate, contributing to deeper China-Azerbaijan cooperation in urban planning and city development.
Days of Armenian Culture to Be Held in China
13 May
In 2026, Days of Armenian Culture will be held in China, announced Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia Artur Martirosyan during the opening of the Armenian stage of the “Chinese Bridge” competition.
He said the initiative will strengthen humanitarian and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
Armenia was among the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with China after independence, and cooperation continues to develop across multiple sectors.
In August 2025, Armenia and China officially established a strategic partnership covering economy, trade, infrastructure, and culture.
Kazakhstan and China Discuss Expansion of Cooperation
12 May
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with Chinese Ambassador Han Chunlin to discuss current issues in bilateral cooperation and future expansion prospects.
Special attention was given to the schedule of high-level bilateral and multilateral events planned for 2026.
The sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues.
Kazakhstan Ratifies Investment Agreement with China
14 May
On 14 May, Kazakhstan’s Senate ratified a new agreement with China on the encouragement and mutual protection of investments.
According to Senator Sergey Yershov, the agreement formalizes commitments made during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Astana in June 2025.
The updated treaty replaces the 1992 agreement and aligns investment rules with modern international standards.
It aims to ensure equal conditions for investors and promote high-tech projects, job creation, and export growth. In 2025, Chinese direct investment in Kazakhstan reached $2.8 billion, a 135% year-on-year increase.
