As a significant city in the southern part of Kazakhstan and a historical location along the ancient Silk Road, the city of Shymkent has borne witness to the history of friendly exchanges between China and Central Asia. The city, renowned for its tulips, has erected a modern oil refinery, the Shymkent Oil Refinery. The refinery stands as a testament to the achievements of Sino-Kazakh energy cooperation while also playing a vital role in ensuring the supply of refined oil products in Kazakhstan, improving the ecological environment and promoting socioeconomic development.