State-owned energy supplier plans to diversify supply chains.

Draft law approved by parliament with large majority. Bureaucracy reduction, innovation, and new raw materials partnerships sought.

European plan is seen in China as a "protectionist act" by the EU.

Kazakh president exchanges views with Chinese companies on raw materials.

Government funding pledged to set up first circular supply chain.

Extensive infrastructure projects planned, including hydrogen transport; Biden rates project as historic.