Experts say that the confrontation between the East and the West is intensifying within Kazakhstan.

Experts Say: The Confrontation Between China and the West Is Intensifying Within Kazakhstan

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Kazakh economist Anuar Nurtazin stated that the confrontation between the East and the West, represented by the United States and the United Kingdom, is intensifying within Kazakhstan.

According to this expert, the trigger for the confrontation is rare earth metals.

The "Vostочный Ekspres" (Eastern Express) quoted Nurtazin as saying: "Most of the exploration rights for rare earth element deposits in Kazakhstan were previously held by the United Kingdom. These rights have been legally confirmed, but the actual development of these deposits and the exploration work have not yet started."

He emphasized that the confrontation between the United Kingdom, the United States, and relevant countries is continuously escalating on Kazakh soil.

The expert further said: "It should be noted that currently, no party has the ability to compete with the relevant countries. Although the scale of Western investment is far greater than that of the relevant countries, and the relevant countries are very cautious when investing, the information narratives of the West have caused resistance in Kazakh society — because these narratives lack public support. For example, ideas such as internationalism, multiculturalism, and gender differences. China has always maintained a cautious attitude towards these issues, and was also cautious on the issue of green energy."

In other words, in his view, the actions of the relevant countries are low-key, yet clear in purpose, firm in attitude, and continuously progressing.

Nurtazin continued: "As is well known, all Western countries and the EU act in a coordinated and synchronized manner. For example, when it comes to the approval of issues related to non-ferrous metals, rare earth metals, oil, and gas reserves, ambassadors from the UK, Germany, France, the US, and the Netherlands take systematic actions and frequently communicate and coordinate. It can be said that the West is exerting pressure at all levels. Despite this, the relevant countries still have the upper hand."

He added that there are some economic risks currently existing in Kazakhstan, and no country is able to resolve these risks at present.

The expert concluded: "Specifically, these risks are reflected in the unfair distribution of fiscal resources and the unequal distribution of material wealth in the economic field. Correspondingly, under this context, the relevant countries once again rely on the Kazakh official regime to propose the idea of building a so-called 'fair society.' Of course, the relevant countries play a secondary role in this cooperation, that is, as a 'secondary partner.' Obviously, this policy has not yet received widespread acceptance from the Kazakh people. However, if the living standards of the people continue to increase at the current growth rate — which also includes parts supported by the investment of the relevant countries — then this situation could change in the future."

Original: toutiao.com/article/7579155962888585770/

Statement: This article represents the views of the author himself.